WILMINGTON, N.C. - Patrick Henry Wilkerson Sr., of Wilmington, N.C., formerly of Smyrna, Del., died on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. He was 48. Mr. Wilkerson was born July 24, 1963, in Wilmington, the son of the late Lloyd C. Wilkerson and Emma L. Wilkerson. He formerly worked as a Foreman for Asplundh Tree Company, and was also a past member of the Teamsters Union for Cole Contractors, and was also a Truck Driver for Shellhorn & Hill, all of Wilmington. Patrick enjoyed being around his family and friends. He always had a good laugh with everyone. There was never a dull moment whenever anyone was in the presence of Pat. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin T. Wilkerson; two brothers, Samuel Wilkerson and Jack Wilkerson; and a sister, Rita Morgan. He is survived by two sons, Patrick H. Wilkerson Jr. and Caleb T. Wilkerson, and there mother, Shelly S. Wilkerson, all of Wilmington, N.C.; a special friend, Denise Fry of Greenville, Pa.; three sisters, Betty, Dorothy, and Mary; three brothers, Phil, James, Eddie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 S. Main St., Smyrna. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at 11 a.m., at Glenwood Cemetery, Smyrna. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.