Cecil M. Wilkerson Jr.

Cecil M. Wilkerson Jr., 65, of Morehead City, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House, after battling a degenerative neurological disease for four years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for family and friends.

Cecil was born in Raleigh on August 25, 1955, to the late Cecil M. Wilkerson, Sr. and Doris Wilkerson. He graduated from Apex High School in 1973, and then went on to get an Associate Degree in Fish and Wildlife from Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, NC.

The major part of Cecil’s career was working for NC Department of Corrections; starting as a correctional officer at Polk Youth Center, progressing into roles as Transport Officer and Acting Sergeant. He became a member of Prison Emergency Response Team, similar to SWAT. When he transferred to Carteret County, he became a certified General Instructor which included instructor in Firearms as well as Defense Tactics.

In mid-1990’s, Cecil left the Correction Department, going to work at Boater’s World on Atlantic Beach where he became Assistant Manager. After Boater’s World, he was employed by Food Lion on Atlantic Beach.

His major love was fishing and reading, as can be attested to by his fishing citation awards and vast library.

He is survived by his wife of six years, Susan Weaver Snyder, three stepchildren, and eight grandchildren who lovingly called him C-Pop.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.