BEAVER DAM, Ky. — James Thomas “Jimmy” Wilkerson, 55, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home. He was born on Dec. 10, 1970, in Hartford, Kentucky, to the late Roland Wilkerson and Karen Dowell Stevens.
Jimmy proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy during Desert Storm. He worked as a Millwright and was a member of Millwright’s Local Union #1080. Jimmy attended Abundant Life Church in Beaver Dam.
Aside from his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Teshira McFarland; two nephews, Robbie Stevens and Robert Shultz; and stepfather, David Stevens.
He leaves behind to cherish many memories, his son, Matthew Wilkerson; one brother, Jacob Wilkerson; two sisters, Chrissi Hoskins and Penny Wheeler; step-mother, Daisy Wilkerson; four step-siblings, uncles and aunts, Stevie Wilkerson, Fred Wilkerson, Bo Wilkerson, Jenner Wilkerson, Susie Maddox, Mary Hopper and Bonnie Westerfield, nieces, Autumn Ling and Allanah Bechtel; nephews, Kaelob Brown and Rusty Shultz and several cousins.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Wilkerson.
Online messages of condolence may be left for the family of James Thomas “Jimmy” Wilkerson by visiting his memorial tribute at www.danksfuneralhome.com.