Mike is survived by his mother, Christine Wilklow; father, Richard (Brenda) Wilklow; sisters, Jackie (Brad) Cashion, Beth Wilklow, Leah Wilklow; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mike, also known as Bubba, grew up in Rochester, NY and graduated from Greece Olympia High School in 1988. In 1998, he moved to Raleigh, NC where he held sales and purchasing positions. Most recently, he worked for Altec Industries in Creedmoor, NC.
Mike was an avid sports fan, especially of the New York Yankees. Mike had a passion for hunting, fishing and golfing with his friends and family. He enjoyed hunting at his family’s cabin in Rushford, New York. Mike showcased his love for cooking by volunteering at various events and parties in the Raleigh area, including the Ray Price Harley Davidson Buffalo Wing Cook-Off to benefit children’s charities.
Visitation will be held from 5 - 7 PM on Tuesday May 15, 2018 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 St. Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC 27605.