Clarence G Wilkerson

He was born on March 17, 1946, to the late Clarence Junius and Mary Edith Wilkerson.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Leach Wilkerson.

Greg is survived by his daughter, Paula Crowder(Chris) of Raeford, one grandson, Tyler Crowder of Raeford, his former wife Margaret Stevens Hathaway of Raeford, one sister, Sandra Ross of Lexington, SC, one nephew, Clifford Ross(Jody) of Lexington, SC, nieces Thesa Briggs(Mark) of Lexington, SC, and Betsy Kamoroff(Allen)of Beaufort,SC, and one nephew and several nieces from his former marriage(Margaret Hathaway), and many great nieces and nephews.

Greg was born in McColl, S.C where he lived until he graduated high school. After graduation he served in the U. S. Army, where he was Sergeant in the Service Battery 1st Battalion 35th Artillery 24th Infantry Division from 1965-1967.

After returning home from the army, Greg resided in Bennettsville, S.C., where he and Margaret lived when his daughter Paula was born. Soon after, the family moved to Aiken, S.C. for a while before making Raeford their home.

Greg was a man of many hobbies in his younger years, including his love of cars, motorcycles, and dirt track racing. He and his father had an interest with horses, and they would ride them around McColl in covered buggies and two seater carts. Greg had a passion for fast cars, especially muscle cars. Many weekends were spent at Lake Waccamaw where he enjoyed boating and water skiing with family and friends. Greg also loved racing, whether asphalt or dirt track, even partnering with a few friends, where they enjoyed racing at local dirt tracks on Saturday nights.

Greg also worked in retail where he was manager of B.C. Moore & Sons in Aiken, S.C. and in Raeford. He also had a couple of convenience stores in Hoke county, that he was certain had the coldest drink coolers around. Greg & Joan married soon after his retirement, and from there, Greg enjoyed working in his yard & growing flowers.

In Greg’s later years, he enjoyed fishing and boating with his grandson, his continued passion for muscle cars, and spending time with his daughter and her family.

Greg lived life to the fullest, and loved his family. He spent his final days surrounded by his family, as they recounted many happy memories until he was called home to be with his Lord and Savior.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.