Alvin Victor Wilkerson Jr.

August 12, 1949 - March 17, 2020

Alvin Victor Wilkerson, Jr., 70, of Laurel, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Born on August 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Alvin V., Sr. & Martha J. Davis Wilkerson. A lifelong Laurel resident, Mr. Wilkerson had been an electrical motor repairman for over 50 years having worked for Warren Electric in Seaford for many years. A dedicated family man, Mr. Wilkerson enjoyed playing golf, doing woodworking, fishing and hunting. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother – Michael Wilkerson and 2 sisters – Joanne Wilkerson & Shirley Seymore. He is survived by his wife, the former Laura V. Harvey, whom he married in Feb. 1990; 2 sons – Paul A. Wilkerson & Chad Crandell; a daughter – Kimberly D. VandeMark; 2 sisters – Joyce Hammond & Bonnie Greene; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. A Gathering of Remembrance will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mrs. Laura V. Wilkerson, 34118 Rider Road, Laurel, DE 19956 to help the family defray funeral costs. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, DE 19956.