of Little Rock, AR
November 7, 1990 - April 1, 2019
Aaron Wilkerson 28, went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 1, 2019. He was born on November 7, 1990 in Town and Country, Missouri to George and Connie Wilkerson. Aaron graduated from Pulaski Academy and Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Dallas. He was the owner of Middle Matters Food Truck and worked as a Chef in numerous restaurants.
As those that knew him can attest, Aaron was always smiling and making everyone around him feel special. Sadly, he wasn't always able to do that for himself. Aaron specifically stated that he didn't view this as defeat, but as a chance to go be with UP and AJ and to watch over the rest of us until we rejoin him in heaven. His understanding of this, even at such a desperate moment, gives the family some comfort. Him making the effort to ensure we know that was just Aaron.
Aaron dearly loved spending time with his family and giving ''Mommy'' big huge bear hugs. Everyone got nicknames, including ''Sarita'' and ''Ding-Ling''. He was passionate about his cooking, enjoyed fishing and hunting with special friends or ''The Dub'' and snowboarding and hiking were his favorite ways to enjoy nature. Stories about all of those are too numerous to list and too happy to appear here. He will be missed as much as he loved.
Aaron was preceded in death by his aunt and uncle, whom he dearly loved; Rev. Pat and Jamie Wilkerson, his grandmother, Yvonne Cooper and his Aunt Helen Albright. He is survived by his parents; George and Connie Wilkerson; two siblings; Sarah Wilkerson and Staff Sergeant Chance Wilkerson (Hillary), grandparents; Rev. Joe and Patty Wilkerson, Billy Cooper, uncles; Dennis Cooper and Donnie Wilkerson.
A Memorial service will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 6, 2019 in the chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Pat and Jamie Wilkerson Scholarship Fund by making check payable to: Asbury Seminary at 204 N Lexington Ave, Wilmore, KY 40390 and putting the fund name on the memo line. Or make a gift online at https://myats.asburyseminary.edu/hundredfold and specify the Pat and Jamie Wilkerson Scholarship Fund name.
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56 Condolence(s)
Quinton D Fairmon
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Your funeral was in 2019 its 2021 and no matter what goes on in my life God keeps u on my mind and in my heart I always think what if we learned alot from each other and we helped each other we put in blood,burns,tears and sweat at the hotel only the people who worked with us know. Aaron I miss u brother you were a great chef and an overall great guy I wish I could make u laugh for old times sake God bless your family and i may not be able to see u but you I know u looking down and laugh at some of the things I say and do God bless.
Martha Martin
Sunday, April 21, 2019
To the Family of Aaron,
Sorry for your loss of your dear love one,one of the most
comforting accounts in the Bible is the resurrection,find comfort
in God's promise of a resurrection in a paradise earth,Rev 21;3 and 4
Chef Jeff caruso
Friday, April 12, 2019
Thoughts and prayers. Chef Jeff
Michael and Vickie Brown
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
George and Connie, our deepest condolences to your family. Our hearts hurt at the loss of Aaron. Your family has been in our prayers for strength and comfort during this time.
Sarah Howard
Sunday, April 7, 2019
My deepest condolences to you all. Aaron was such a beautiful soul.
Ana Grynwald
Sunday, April 7, 2019
My deepest condolences to your family. In my brief meeting of Aaron at his food truck last weekend, he was so kind and I enjoyed the dishes he made. I’m very sorry for your loss.
Bethany Lockhatt
Saturday, April 6, 2019
RIP to a brilliant, smart, talented individual. We worked closely together from 2014 to 2016 in the Heritage Grill and Room Service Division of Little Rock Marriott. He always was so fun, spirited, and always motivated us to do our best as a team. H ed was also a part of my middle journey of my 100 lb. weight loss. When I tried to givd in to their fries, he would make my salad. He was always encouraging and caring. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Wilkerson Family. May he find peace in heaven.
Sandra Carter
Saturday, April 6, 2019
I am shocked and saddened to hear this. I've worked with Aaron and his food truck for several months. He was so friendly, and a very talented and creative cook. There will definitely be a void in our community and in our hearts. Prayers that the Lord's comfort surround his friends and family in the coming days.
Janice Swinehart
Saturday, April 6, 2019
George, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Burns Adams
Saturday, April 6, 2019
To the family my deepest condolences. I've had the pleasure of working with Aaron for a number of years.Aaron was an exceptional Chef with great talent and a beautiful personality. Rest in paradise my friend.
Kelley and Dwayne Glasco
Saturday, April 6, 2019
So very sorry...worst kind of pain.
Mark & Katherine Willard
Saturday, April 6, 2019
My deepest condolences and thoughts for your family at this darkest of times.
Essie Clayton
Saturday, April 6, 2019
You're a good person Aaron. I love you bro.I can see you standing in the kitchen saying,"you're a monster Essie"... I miss that... r.i.l from your Marriott sister...from a MONSTER to a BEAST.ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜˜ðŸ˜˜ðŸ˜˜ðŸ˜˜ðŸ˜˜
Kara Reed
Friday, April 5, 2019
I am sorry that we are missing Aaron, but feel comfort in knowing he is at peace with the Lord. I loved him like a son, and he was a brother to Jackson. Love and prayers to his family and friends.
Gary and Robbye Flynn
Friday, April 5, 2019
Our hearts hurt for your family and know we are praying you all find peace through God’s grace and love. â¤ï¸
Jeff and Missy Predmore
Friday, April 5, 2019
We are heartbroken for your loss
With sympathy, Jeff Predmore and family
Bob Miller
Friday, April 5, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you all are going through.
Douglas White
Friday, April 5, 2019
I have the most vivid memories of Aaron (aka "Mowgli")! He and Sarah and my girls, Kelsey and Mackenzie, spent many hours together as kids.
I remember George and I meeting for lunch at the Peabody and Aaron proudly serving us. I remember him playing pool and swimming with his buds.
I remember that giant damn raccoon that he shot! :)
He will always be in my memories. He will always be loved. He will forever be missed.
Kara (White) Gill
Friday, April 5, 2019
George, Connie, and Sarah. I am so so sad to hear this news. I have such happy memories of Aaron as a little boy and his vibrant smile and energy. I pray the Lord holds you close and comforts you in any way he can. My prayers are with you. Kara
Dorise Rogers
Friday, April 5, 2019
I’m just so sad about this. I have absolutely no words....just praying that God wraps you all in his strong armsâ¤ï¸
Cathy Teer Harris
Friday, April 5, 2019
Connie, I can't even pretend to know the grief you are experiencing, but I can only hope and pray that you are comforted by knowing he is at peace and in the presence of our Lord.
Cathy
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Robert and Fadelle Powell
Friday, April 5, 2019
George, My condolences on your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Gisela Haynie
Friday, April 5, 2019
Prayers
John and Ethelda Hillsman
Friday, April 5, 2019
We are so very sorry. Thinking of all the family and sending our deep condolences.
Perry Robinson
Friday, April 5, 2019
Dear Wilkerson Family,
My thoughts and prayers for with you at this time.
Perry
Debbie Marcontell
Thursday, April 4, 2019
My deepest sympathy in your loss of your precious son. May God comfort you, your family and friends.
Alan and DeVonda Byrd
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Our hearts hurt for u!!! Can’t even begin to imagine what you are feeling!! May God give u comfort and strength In this difficult time! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!! Love you guys!!
Sara Burnett
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Dear Wilkerson family, I am so sorry and sad for you loss. I remember Aaron (aka Noraa) as a good person and someone who loved to joke around. Sending love and healing.
Lori Harrison
Thursday, April 4, 2019
My heart breaks for you. May you feel God holding you in the palm of His hand.
John and Marcia Aylett
Thursday, April 4, 2019
George, Connie, Sarah and Chance,
Praying for the entire family today and the upcoming days. Sorry we will not be able to attend the services but do know we have been praying for you and will continue to do so. We love you and may God bring you comfort during this time in your life.
Love always,
John, Marcia, Justin, Kristin and Daniel Aylett
Nicole & Jinx McCoy
Thursday, April 4, 2019
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you all. Sending lots of love and prayers to you. He was such a sweet, cool guy.
Ken and Alison Kirby
Thursday, April 4, 2019
George and Connie
Although we have never met Aaron we have heard you two talk about him and his love and passion for cooking.
We grieve with you for your loss and pray that God will help you and your family heal.
Ken Kirby
Russ and Sue Melton
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Our hearts go out to you. Our Sincerest condolences to you in this loss. May God's peace be with you and bring comfort to the family. We have been and will continue to be praying for you.
Love in Christ,
Russ and Sue
Kathy McLeod
Thursday, April 4, 2019
My prayers are with you during this difficult time!
Jemmie & Donna Reynolds
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Our hearts are broken for you. Please know you are loved.
Mike Waters
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Connie and George and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I can't even imagine...
Myra and Rod Harris
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Connie and George,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I know God will be by your side.
Rod and Myra Harris
LaTanya Bennett
Thursday, April 4, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Gordon and Jenny Gidluck
Thursday, April 4, 2019
George and Connie, we are deeply saddened by the loss of Aaron. Until a person is in that situation, we can’t truly feel the overwhelming grief and since of loss that you are having to bare.
There are no words that will ease your pain and suffering. Just know that in God there is hope and help. We are so sorry that Aaron is gone.
Sincerely,
The Gidluck’s
Lisa Vincent
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Aaron was a beautiful soul, the warmest smile i have ever met. My heart goes out to the family during this time. Thoughts and prayers during this time.
Warmest regards,
The Vincent Family
Lisa, Jason Jr., Kortney, Hunter, Mia, Trinity, Hunter Kyle, Macalia, and Roman
Dan Harpool
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Praying for George, Connie and the entire Wilkerson family.
Kassi Boyce
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Aaron was such a beautiful person and I’m going to miss him so much. I love the Wilkerson family and I’ve very lucky to have met Aaron and him introduce me to such an incredible family. I love you guys. Praying for you all.
Michael and Kimberly Weeks
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Connie and George,
While the loss of a loved one is never easy, it is most certainly the hardest when they are taken from us too soon. The loss of Aaron, who has left us at such a youthful age is definitely in the category of those hard losses for which there is so painful a reminder of what might have been.
We offer our sincere condolence and deepest sympathy on your loss. may the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and and family and the comfort in knowing that your loss felt by many, help you through this difficult time.
I ask for God's blessings on you and your wonderful family. May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace and confidence and in knowing that his was a life well-lived.
Love
Kim (Cooper)Weeks
Judy Hocutt Wetherington
Thursday, April 4, 2019
My heart breaks for all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of love your way.
Rev. and Mrs. Thomas E. Weir
Thursday, April 4, 2019
From the time that he was a boy leaving worship at the Asbury congregation, Aaron always had the "smile" for his pastor. He has made us happy and his memory will help to ease the pain of his loss. Our prayers for his family will be for the Peace which is beyond understanding.
Treadway Family
Thursday, April 4, 2019
We are sending our heartfelt prayers.
James and Katie Walden
Thursday, April 4, 2019
While we only knew Aaron for a short time, we were impressed by his thoughtfulness and kindness and blessed by his delicious food! The last time we saw him was at the Main Street Food Truck festival last year. We were one of MANY buying from the Middle Matters that day and Aaron continued to serve others with his memorable smile! I think it was a great day for his business. I know our friends were impressed!
May the love and peace of Christ surround you, protect you and carry you in the coming days. - James, Katie, Henry and Hattie Walden (Andrew Watson's Sister's Family)
Carla Walton
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Connie and George
My deepest heartfelt sorrows for your loss cannot be expressed in words. Know that i am here if you need me or need to call at any time. Many prayers for you and your family. Love Carla
John Casey, Jnr.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Sarah, Bro Joe, George & Connie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been deeply blessed by your family and will be praying for all of you.
El Lise Tolson
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Keeping you and your family in my prayers
Becky and Smitty Burgess
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. May God's love and mercy be with you as Aaron has found his rest and peace with his Lord and Savior.
Robyn and Greg Stone
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Connie, George and Sarah,
Aaron was a smart, funny and always kind soul. He was just a joy to be around. Always so polite and sweet. We are terribly sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers and our thoughts. We love you so much,
Robyn and Greg Stone
Ashley Cantrell/Catlett
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Montanez Family
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
We are saddened to hear of your loss. He was a good friend to Josh and a genuinely nice person. He will be missed.
Benjamin Klopfenstein
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Todd Curtis