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Official Obituary of

Raymond Wilkerson

December 23, 1954 ~ February 25, 2026 (age 71) 71 Years Old
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Raymond Wilkerson Obituary

Raymond Wilkerson was born on December 23, 1955, in La Grange, Texas to Bertha Wilkerson. The family later moved to Midland, Texas, where Raymond lived and worked for Lemco Oil Company for more than 30 years. He eventually returned to La Grange, where he met and married Barbara Flowers.

Throughout his life, Raymond enjoyed raising pigeons, a pastime he loved since childhood.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Wilkerson, stepfather, James Johnson, two brothers, Fritz Ford and Rufus Johnson, one sister, Lizzie Mitchell, and his niece Cynthia Kay Wilkerson.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Flowers Wilkerson, three sisters, Wilma Shelton, Ollestean Daniel, and Joanna Lawrence, three brothers, Eddie Buffin, Charles Johnson, and Hebert Johnson, He also leaves behind extended family members, Patty Burns, Arthur Johnson, Fletcher Johnson, and a host of relatives and friends who loved him deeply.

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Services

Viewing
Saturday
March 14, 2026

10:00 AM to 10:55 AM
Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ
1008 E. Fannin Street
La Grange, TX 78945
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Funeral Service
Saturday
March 14, 2026

11:00 AM
Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ
1008 E. Fannin Street
La Grange, TX 78945
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Interment following funeral service
Saturday
March 14, 2026

La Grange City Cemetery
1040 E. Eblin Street
La Grange, TX 78945

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