Hugh A. Wilkerson

Hugh A. Wilkerson, of Jackson, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at the age of 71. Mr. Wilkerson enjoyed playing baseball and fishing in his younger years. He had a wonderful sense of humor and took joy in making others laugh. Mr. Wilkerson tended to keep to himself, but he made it a priority to show up and celebrate birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions. He was a hard worker to provide for his family. Mr. Wilkerson was a phenomenal father and loving family man. He was known best by his children and niece as D Dad and Unkie Tony. Mr. Wilkerson was preceded in death by his parents, Edna and Hugh Dorsey Wilkerson; and sister, Georgia Lynn Wilkerson.

He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Wilson; stepdaughter, Wanda Ivey; stepson, Derek Ivey; granddaughter, Hope Lackey-Moore (Larry); great-granddaughter, Nova Moore; niece, Ashley Sanders (Donald); and great-niece, Charleigh Sanders.

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington.