Gary Evans Wilkerson, 64, of 4001 Dunlap Creek Road, Covington, Virginia, died October 26, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Wilkerson was born October 4, 1957 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Robert and Martha Lewis Wilkerson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Donna English.

He was a team leader in the recovery department with WestRock and a member of Palestine Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the NRA and the Covington Paperworkers Union Local 675, and he was active in coaching youth sports for many years.

Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Mitzie Stone Wilkerson of Covington; a daughter, Erin Wood and husband, Owen of Buena Vista; a son, Mason Wilkerson and wife, Ashley of Covington; eleven grandchildren: Isaac Wilkerson, Levi Wilkerson, Vincent Wilson, Phoebe Wood, Ella Wilkerson, Shelby Wood, Finnley Wilkerson, Elijah Fasig, Carter Fasig, Wyatt Wood, and Abby Nicely; a brother, Dale Wilkerson of Covington; a sister, Peggy Parks and husband, Bill of Charlotte, NC.

The funeral service will be held Saturday October 30, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Palestine Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Don Kennedy officiating assisted by the Rev. Bill Gilliland.

The interment will follow in the Palestine Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

The family will receive their family and friends on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Arritt Funeral Home.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made in Mr. Wilkerson’'s name to the Palestine Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, Attn: JoAnn Cook at 4509 Indian Draft Road, Covington, VA 24426.

The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.