Stanley Phillip Wilkerson

Stanley Phillip ‘Phil’ Wilkerson age 66 passed Thursday , June 1, 2023 at a local health care facility in Athens, Tn. He was born in Oliver Springs, Tn and raised in Harriman, TN. He was a graduate of Harriman High School class of 1972, and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.

He was a member of Miracle Deliverance Tabernacle Church, where he was a faithful worshiper of God’s word. He was very active in the McMinn County Justice Ministries.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Imerjean Wilkerson, father Leon Coleman, two brothers, Lawrence Wilkerson, Melvin Klondike Wilkerson, son, Vincent Anthony.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 34 years Dianna Williams Wilkerson of Athens, TN. Five sons, Terry(Amanda) Ray of Harriman, TN., Stanton(Randi) Wilkerson of Calif., Phillip (Satin) Wilkerson and Lawrence Alex Wilkerson both of Athens, TN., and Joseph Anthony. One daughter, Angela Baccus-Wilkerson of Colo., and many grandchildren. Four brothers, Steve(Regina) Wilkerson, Alvin Bruce Wilkerson, and Marvin Wilkerson all of Athens, TN., Three sisters, Stella Redd of Oak Ridge, TN., Rachel Wilkerson of Louisville, KY, and Tracy Wilkerson of Athens,TN. Mother and father-in-law, Betty and French Jarrett of Etowah, TN., and sister-in-law, Darlene Jarrett of Etowah, TN. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special friends, Minister Richard Smith of Athens, TN., and Jack Bryan.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of M.D. Dotson and Sons Funeral Home – Athens, TN., with Rev. Anthony Wynn officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Woodlawn Cemetery in Etowah, TN.