RICKY JOE WILKERSONwas born in Michigan City, Indiana on June 16, 1953 the son of Hardin Lee and Jo Hazel Umphrey Wilkerson.Mr. Wilkerson was a self-employed mechanic. He enjoyed playing the guitar and making music. Mr. Wilkerson departed this life on November 4, 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 54 years, 4 months and 19 days.Other than his parents, Hardin and Doris Wilkerson of Florence, Alabama, he is survived by 2 daughters, Angel Wilkerson of Florence, Alabama and Charolette Wilkerson of St. Louis, Missouri.2 sons, Christopher Wilkerson and Brandon Wilkerson, both of St. Louis, Missoui11 grandchildren8 sisters, Phyllis Wilkerson, Debbie Wilkerson of Nashville, Tennessee, Janice Montgomery, Gail Hill, Freeda Lanier, Sara Moomaw, Lisa Curtis and Kimberly Lee, all of Florence, Alabamaone brother, Jeff Wilkerson of Florence, AlabamaMr. Wilkerson was preceded in death by one sister, Teresa Wilkerson