Jerry Phillip Wilkerson, 88, of New Waverly, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017. He was born on October 15, 1928 in Wheeler, Texas, to Harman and Gertrude Wilkerson. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife Edna; son Marion Kay Wilkerson and daughter Ann Wilkerson. He is survived by his daughter Phillis Arenas and husband Francisco; grandchildren Christina Rosales and husband Servando, Eddie Arenas, and Raquel Jimenez; great-grandchildren Selena Rivera, Adriana Rosales, Javier Rosales, Servando Rosales Jr., Yasmin Jimenez, Angelica Alfaro, Isaac Gonzales, and Maggie Arenas; sister Louise Wigginton, and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Metcalf Funeral Directors. Burial will follow at Wilkerson Cemetery.
