Ronald Wilkerson
Passed 04/03/2021
A TIME TO LEARN AND WORK: Ronnie as he was affectionally called by family and friends, received his formal education in the Harrisburg Public School District, graduating from John Harris in 1973. During his working career, Ronnie worked for the Harrisburg School District Special Education Department and retired from Keystone Human Services as a program supervisor after 23 years of dedicated service.
A TIME TO ENJOY LIFE: Ronnie was a loving and generous brother and uncle. He loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his nieces and nephews, whom he teased often. Ronnie always left a lasting impression on everyone he met. In his leisure he loved traveling and buying fine clothes and enjoying the finer things in life..
A TIME TO DIE: On Saturday, April 3, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Ronnie completed his earthly journey and entered the eternal rest of Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A TIME TO MOURN: In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his two grandmothers, Susan J. Wilkerson and Ruth Miller; his brother, Thomas D. Wilkerson, Jr.; his nephew, Adam Wilkerson; his two sisters- in- law, Judith Wilkerson and Shirley Wilkerson. Ronnie leaves to celebrate his life and love; his three brothers, Terrence Wilkerson, Melvin Wilkerson (Sandra), Thomas D. Wilkerson; his two sisters. Debra S. Wilkerson and Debra Childs-Jordon (John); his two nephews, Thomas D. Wilkerson III, and Kevin R, Wilkerson; his four nieces, Shawna Slaughter (Brian), Shannon Brown (Andre), Indya LaRowe (Aaron), Adrienne Wilkerson.; his two goddaughters, Brooklynn Slaughter and Neteasha Knisley and a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. Despite Ronnie’s departure to eternal life, memories of him and his loving spirit will be cherished for lifetimes to come.
Due to COVID Restrictions a public viewing will be held Monday, April 12th,2021 from 9AM-10:30 AM. Followed by a private memorial service for family and close friends only. The memorial service will also be live streamed on the funeral home’s YouTube channel