James Wilkerson, of Durant, Okla., passed from this life on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the age of 65. He was born on Monday, Nov. 21, 1955 in Fort Cobb, Okla. to William Issac Ellis and Eunis Harveletta (Haun) Ellis.
James married Gina (Drennan) in February 1985.
James was a longtime Durant resident. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, welding, tinkering with things, riding motorcycles and guns.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Issac Ellis and Eunis Harvaletta Ellis; wife, Gina Wilkerson; sister, Glenna Warmoth; brother, William Andy Ellis; grandson, Christopher Lee Wilkerson; granddaughter, Docia Wilkerson; first wife, LaFonda Fern Wilkerson; son, Patrick Lee Wilkerson and step-father, Thomas Wilkerson.
Survivors include his son, Chris Wilkerson of Durant, Okla.; daughter, Demetra McBrayer and husband Nick of Newark, Del.; sister, Donna Blakely and husband Don of Moore, Okla.; brothers: Gene Wilkerson, John Wilkerson of Moore, Okla., as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
A family hour will be held from 7-8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at Gordon Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at the Gethsemane Cemetery in Caddo, Okla.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. Third Ave. in Durant.
Phone: (580) 916-9090
www.gordonfh.com