Roy E. Wilkerson

Roy Emerson Wilkerson, 58, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on January 3, 2014. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Waldo Emerson and Virginia Woodall Wilkerson; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Tony; and one sister, Shirley. Roy loved music and gardening. He was employed at the Food Lion Distribution Company in Disputanta as a truck driver. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Marie Wilkerson; three daughters, Kristi and Kacie Wilkerson and Mandy Schofield; one son, Scott Schofield; three grandchildren and one on the way; a brother, Steve Wilkerson; one sister, Virginia Thorpe; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Crater Community Hospice for their love, support and care for Roy. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2014 in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Rd., Petersburg, VA 23805.