Opal J.D. Wilkerson

Opal J.D. Wilkerson was born November 6, 1914 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Jeff and Pairlee Smallwood Wilkerson.Mr. Wilkerson was a farmer and retired life stock dealer. He traded in cattle for 70 plus years, raised hogs and sold watermelons for many years. Mr Wilkerson was very active in the McNairy County Republican Committee for many years and he was also a member of the ASCS. He was a long time member of Clear Creek Baptist Church of Lawton and was a current member of the First Baptist Church of Adamsville, TN.Mr. Wilkerson departed this life on June 25, 2012 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 97 Years, 7 Months, 19 Days.He is survived by his wife Linda Pyron Wilkerson of Adamsville, TN; a stepson, Tim Surratt and wife Wendy of Stantonville, TN; two stepdaughters, Kristie Smalley and husband Jon of Glen Ellyn, IL, and Mellanie Surratt of Stantonville, TN; five stepgrandchildren, Tori Beth Surratt, Sarah Smalley, Hannah Smalley, Matthew Smalley, and Andrew Smalley and wife Julia; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilkerson was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Finger Wilkerson; four brothers, Hayes, Clifford, Rastus and John Q. Wilkerson; and an Infant sister.