Robert Eugene Wilkerson

Obituary: Robert Eugene Wilkerson, age 75, of Kannapolis died Sunday, May 1, 2011 at his home after a battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 3rd at Eastwood Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Ritchie officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 - 11:00 AM prior to the funeral service. Robert was born Sept. 1, 1935 in Mt. Croghan, SC, a son of the late Henry and Lorena Jordan Wilkerson. He was a long time area resident and worked with the over haulers for Fieldcrest Cannon for 32 years. He enjoyed restoring old cars as a hobby and was well known among the Classic Car Club enthusiasts for his restoration skills. Robert was an avid NASCAR fan and a member of the Good Guys Club. Robert attended Eastwood Baptist Church. He was a loving caring husband, pawpaw and friend to all. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Joyce Purvis Wilkerson, of the home; daughter, Kelly Whitley (Robert, Jr.) of Kannapolis; son by marriage, Rick Sloop (Cindy) of Kannapolis; grandchildren include Brayden, Justin, Crayton, Sara and Brittney. Also surviving is a sister Nancy W. Carter (Jack) of Asheboro. He was preceded in death by a brother, Hobson Wilkerson. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to Eastwood Baptist Church, 320 Cook Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083 or Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Visitation: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Tuesday May 3, 2011 Eastwood Baptist Church Kannapolis, NC

Service: 11:00 AM Tuesday May 3, 2011 Eastwood Baptist Church Kannapolis, NC

Interment: Carolina Memorial Park Kannapolis, NC