James Wilkerson, of Durant, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the age of 65. He was born on Monday, November 21, 1955 in Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma 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, Oklahoma; daughter Demetra McBrayer and husband Nick of Newark, Delaware; sister Donna Blakely and husband Don of Moore, Oklahoma; brothers Gene Wilkerson, John Wilkerson of Moore, Oklahoma as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
A family hour will be held from 7:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Gordon Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday December 23, 2020 at the Gethsemane Cemetery in Caddo, Oklahoma.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com.