Carey "Don" Wilkerson, 84, left this world to join the Lord on the evening of January 20th, 2026, surrounded by the love and support of his family. Carey Don was born August 13, 1941, in Gorman, Texas to Riley and Mamie Wilkerson.

He grew up in Downing, Texas where he was a member of Downing Baptist Church. Carey Don was an accomplished landscaper, carpenter and musician. He enjoyed playing music, such as Bluegrass and Gospel with family and friends. He was no stranger to hard-work and loved being outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Sue Wilkerson; son, Jeffery Don Wilkerson; great-granddaughter, Maicynn Jane Julian; mother and father, Riley and Mamie Wilkerson; and two sisters, Cutie Johnson and Blanche Rutledge.

He left behind a daughter, Tracey Lynn Wilkerson of Anna, Texas; five grandchildren, Amanda Kaczor of Johnstown, N.Y., Corey James Kaczor of Johnstown, N.Y., Shelby Renee Julian and husband, Andrew Dykes, of Anna, Texas, Micheal Wilkerson of Saginaw, Texas, Randell Wilkerson and wife, Ameera, of Saginaw, Texas; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and brothers, Bill Wilkerson, Bob Wilkerson, and Jack Wilkerson.

Funeral services celebrating Carey Don's life were held Friday, January 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joe Baptist Church with Marney Wilkerson officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Marney Wilkerson, Mark Wilkerson, Layne Wilkerson, Douglas Wilkerson, Keith Wilkerson, Rowdy Wilkerson, and Nicky Don Wilkerson.

If desired memorial contributions may be made to St. Joe Baptist Church (PO Box 201, De Leon, Texas) in memory of Carey Don.