Eugene Wilkerson, age 91, passed away on July 12, 2019. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was self-employed for many years in the HVAC/ contracting business in the greater Birmingham area. When he wasn't working, his greatest joy was traveling the world with Eloise - his wife of 68 years. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends at the beach.
Mr. Wilkerson is preceded in death by his wife Eloise, his parents Hazy and Bessie Mae Wilkerson and his sister, Juanita Turner He is survived by his daughters, Deborah Hudson (Mike) and Lea Ann Procter (Ralph); four grandchildren, Hunter Hudson (Jaclyn), Wes Hudson, Amie Procter Guice (Taylor) and Evan Procter; four great grandchildren, Arden Hudson, Hayes Hudson, Max Guice and Leo Guice. He is also survived by his brother, Tom Wilkerson (Paula), and sisters Frances Eddings and Judy Hendon (Wayne).
The family would like to express their love and appreciation to their long-time caregiver, Ms. Ivory Crayton, for her continued devotion and care to their dad and also to Mrs. Bertha Ford for her care and compassion in his final days.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Southern Heritage Funeral Home with a celebration of life service beginning at 3:00. Interment will follow at Patton Chapel Cemetery at Hoover First United Methodist Church for family members. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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