Gerald Hugh Wilkison, son of the late Oscar Hugh Wilkison and Edna Wilkison, was born May 23, 1928, in Bloomfield, Missouri, and departed this life on July 13, 2022, at the age of 94 years, 1 month and 20 days. Gerald married Nova Aslin on August 5, 1949, in Piggott, Arkansas. Nova preceded him in death.

Survivors include:

Two Sons: Donald H. (Stephanie Roberts) Wilkison of Kansas City, Missouri, and

David Wilkison of Kansas City, Missouri;

Daughter: Sande (Gary) Crunk-Mitchell of Kennett, Missouri;

Two grandchildren: Sarah Wilkison (Michael Lesley);

Courtney (Andy) Rhew of Kennett, Missouri;

One great grandchild: Harrison Rhew;

Other relatives and many, many friends.

Gerald was preceded in death by his sister: Juanita Pruett Morris and brother: Jewell Wilkison

Gerald was of Kennett, Missouri, having served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Gerald served as Dunklin County court reporter before retiring. He was a life-long member of First United Methodist Church and VFW Post 5443 in Kennett, Missouri.

Gerald had many interests throughout his long life, always learning, undoubtedly fueled by a great love of reading. Never a simple person, Gerald found a way to lead a simple life; this to better serve his country, family and the many, many friends he befriended over the years. He loved to cook for others, loved traveling, and was a decent golfer who outlived several foursomes. His advice, although sometimes unsolicited, was always well-intentioned and ultimately understood as valued mentoring.

Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2022, at the McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett. Graveside Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2022, at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett, Missouri, Reverend Jim Pemberton officiating. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Ward Billings, Jake Haywood, J.R. Haywood, Stuart Houart, Brian Mitchell and Donnie Shelton.

Memorials may be made to Kennett Oaks Nutrition Center, Box 526, Kennett, MO., Dunklin County Library 209 N. Main St., Kennett, MO or Greater St. Louis Flight.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett, Missouri, will be in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com