Terry Lee Gilkerson, 71 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born on November 12, 1946 in Beards Fork, WV, he was the son of the late Earl Gilkerson and Catherine Wolford Gilkerson.
He is survived by his son, Derek Gilkerson and his wife, Georgia; grandchildren, Devon Gilkerson and his fiancé, Brigid, and Felicia Gilkerson; great-grandchildren, Arwen Gilkerson and Alexandria Adkins; aunt, Geraldine Markham; and numerous cousins.
Terry was a veteran of the United States Navy having served from 1965-1969 and during the Vietnam War. He had a passion for working in his yard and loved being around his family. His grandchildren were his life.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, August 28th in the Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Clark officiating.
A graveside service with Military Honors will follow in the Garden of the Good Shepherd of Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com Blue Ridge Funeral Home & Crematorium has the honor of serving the family.
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