M. Martin “Sonny” Wilkerson, age 70, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2011 in his residence. He was born on January 12, 1941 in Rogersville, MO, to Samp and Eva (Turner) Wilkerson.
Sonny loved to fish, grow vegetables, play cards and dominos and always beat his sister in dominos. He loved his dogs and family and will be remembered as a practical jokester.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Butch and Tom Wilkerson; and three sisters, Lisa Gardner, Sandy Richard and Cynthia Wilkerson.
Survivors include his children, Billie Oleskiw-Thomas, Sam Wilkerson, Betty Wilkerson and Tracy Humphrey; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; four siblings, Helen Gray, Betty Watkins, Debbie Abney and Richard Wilkerson; numerous other loving relatives and a host of friends.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in Panther Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 17, 2011 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Saint Jude Children’s Hospital or the American Cancer Society.
Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com