Kennie Jackson Gilkerson

Kennie Jackson Gilkerson, 87 of Cranberry WV passed away on 10/21/2019 at Bowers Hospice House following a short illness. Ken was born at Grandview, WV on 10/01/1932 to Andrew Jennings and Nellie Rae Johnson Gilkerson. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary Lucille; daughters, Linda Gilkerson of Ocoee, Florida; Sandra Gilkerson of Monticello, Florida; and son, Kennie J. Gilkerson II & wife Bonnie of Daniels WV; sister, Fran Stewart of Ocoee, Florida with nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother Dennie Gilkerson and a sister Anna Gilkerson. Ken was a truck driver and worked at the 7up/Dr Pepper Company in Cranberry WV, as a night shift supervisor. There will be no visitation. Ken will be laid to rest privately at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southern WV. Please visit www.blueridgefuneralhome.com to leave a condolence to the family.