Gerald Dru Wilkerson, of Rolla, was born on September 29, 1959, at Bethesda, Maryland, a son of Billy Dru and Betty J. (Richardson) Wilkerson and departed this life at 11:13 a.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in the Cox South Hospital, Springfield. Gerald had attained the age of 59 years, 1 month and 16 days.

Gerald worked for the Department of Interior Geological Survey, Rolla as a cartographer, retiring in 2014. He loved nature, enjoyed collecting stamps and watching sports.

Those left to mourn the passing of Gerald include: his mother, Betty Wilkerson, Crocker; two sisters, Belenda Wilkerson, Springfield and Beverly Wilkerson, Crocker; Uncles; Aunts; and other relatives and friends.

Gerald was preceded in death by his father, Billy Dru on September 7, 2009 and his grandparents.