Joshua L. Wilkerson was born February 19, 1993 in Selmer, TN the son of Ronnie David Wilkerson and the late Sharon Binkley Suggs.
Joshua was a graduate of Adamsville High School. He was employed at Waterway Incorporated near Iuka, MS. He was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were the Tennessee Vols, Memphis Grizzlies, Tennessee Titans, St. Louis Cardinals, and Atlanta Braves. He had a passion for car racing and enjoyed attending stock car races, especially going with his brother to help. He loved spending time with friends and family. Josh departed this life on November 19, 2017 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 24 Years, 9 Months.
He is survived by his father, Ronnie Wilkerson of Selmer; a brother, Chuck Wilkerson of Selmer, TN; a niece, Jayla Wilkerson of Humboldt, TN; aunts, Anne Stricklin of Savannah, TN, Pat Taylor of Tupelo, MS, Valinda Diamond and husband Charles of Calhoun City, MS, Sarah Hodge and husband William of Adamsville, TN, Bonita Overman and husband Glen of Selmer, TN, Celinda Coln and husband Fred of Soddy Daisy, TN; uncles, Johnny Fisher and wife Becky of Rienzi, MS, Terry Massey of Bruce, MS; Joe David Bridges and wife Kathy of Ripley, TN, Billy Don Bridges of Adamsville; a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his mother Sharon, Josh was also preceded in death by an aunt, Tink Massey, and two uncles, Jeff Jones and Nathan Jones.