Kennith Earl Wilkerson 71 of Benton, our precious husband and father went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 8, 2011. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheelers, and spending time with his wife, family and friends. Kennith served four years in the United States Air Force and retired from Union Pacific Railroad. He and his wife are members of First Southern Baptist Church of Bryant.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Retus and Nadine Wilkerson; one brother, Jimmy Wilkerson; and one sister, Yvonne Shaw.
Kennith is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte N. Wilkerson; four daughters, Karen Ansell, Susan Burk (Andy), Shanda Strawn (Steven) and Katyan Otts (Justin); one son, Randy Drees (Christi); six grandchildren, Chelsea, Jessica, Austin, Kaden, Ashton and Matt; one brother, Harvey Wilkerson; one sister, Wilma Dunn; and a host of family and friends that loved and will miss him dearly.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 6-8PM at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. A celebration of Kennith's life will be Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 2PM at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. To sign Kennith's online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.