Obituary: Stanley Austin Wilkerson, 74, Cecilia

Stanley Austin Wilkerson, 74, of Cecilia, died Thursday, May 9, 2019, with his family at his side at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. He was born March 30, 1945, in Cecilia to the late Thomas Austin and Bessie Belle Veirs Wilkerson. He was a retired barber, and also worked for Summit Polymers. He served his country in the United States Air Force, and was a Baptist by faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Jefferies; his parents; one son, Brian Wilkerson; two sisters, Lois Jones and Mae Fern Wilkerson; and two brothers, Martin Wilkerson and Charles Wilkerson.

He is survived by one daughter, Crystal Cole of Cecilia; one son, Ryan Wilkerson; four sisters, Willie Jean (Jessie) Ship of Star Mills, Faye Helm of Eastview, Gladys (Wayne) Jones of Lafayette Ind., and Carolyn Mattingly of Big Clifty; one brother, Gary (Thresea) Wilkerson of Glasgow; three grandchildren, Sabrina, Haley, and Jasmine; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In keeping with his wishes cremation was chosen.

There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.

The William R. Rust Funeral Home Hodgenville Chapel, 612 N. Lincoln Blvd. Hodgenville is in charge of arrangements.

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