Michael Allen Pilkerton, Sr.
June 7, 1951 ~ May 17, 2017
Michael Allen Pilkerton, Sr. of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Born June 7, 1951, he was the son of the late Charles Francis Pilkerton, Sr. and Rita Virginia Pilkerton.
Michael leaves behind his son, Michael Allen Pilkerton, Jr. (Katherine), his son’s mother, Cynthia Raley Pilkerton and his grandchildren, Matthew and Emily Pilkerton. He is also survived by his siblings, Charles F. Pilkerton, Jr. of Hughesville, MD, Delores Gardiner of Hughesville, MD, and Donald Pilkerton of Mechanicsville, MD.
Michael graduated from Chopticon High School in 1969 and shortly after went to work for Burch and Wise Wholesales as a salesman. He was life member of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department serving in various officer roles throughout the years, but most notably as Chief from 1986 to 1991.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM, followed by Firemen prayers at 7:15 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Helen, MD.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 37, Mechanicsville, MD, or the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD.
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To the family and friends of Mike:
We were very sorry to hear that Mike had passed away. We will always remember Mike’s big personality and smile. He loved joking around and having a good time. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Rip our friend.
Helen and I are so sad to hear the passing of Mike. He now out of pain and up in heaven with mom and dad. Mike watch over your family and friends try to keep all us safe. Going to miss you hope that BLT was your 1st meal in heaven. God Bless!!! Love you the twins.
Don’t know where to begin writing. First I want to offer my condolences and love to Mike’s family and friends. I knew Mike all my life – we were childhood friends then neighbors. Mike was Wayne’s best friend and we had the honor of him being the best man at our wedding – even though he almost passed out on the alter from the heat!!!! I will never forget when Wayne passed away Mike was in the hospital very sick. He managed to get my phone number and called me and we both had a good cry. He was a very special person in Wayne and my lives and will never be forgotten. I know Wayne and Mike are catching up on things in heaven and giving each other a hard time as they always did. RIP Mike – forever in our hearts.
I am lost for words and unbelievably saddened to hear of the passing of Mike. Mike and I share the same birthday and I always thought of him as a gentle giant. So good natured and such a lovely person. Always a kind word whenever I would see him, although it was not very often unfortunately. He was godfather and Uncle to my daughter and I will always remember him fondly. Mike gave Jaime her first taste of steak as a 3 month old, he was so good with babies.
To all of the family, lots of love and hugs!!
Rest in peace Mike….
Our sincerest sympathy to all of Mike’s family and many friends and especially his closest friends. We have known him most of our life and had so much fun with him over the years especially as teenagers and we shared his love of the Fire Service too. He had an amazing sense of humor and we had many laughs together. He will be greatly missed. May he now be blessed and rest in peace forever and may those who cared for him find comfort and peace.
My condolences to the family. My friend, you will be truly missed by all. I will always treasure the memories of the good times and the bad that we shared at Cospey’s and making the ice deliveries. REST IN PARADISE MY FRIEND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
Mikey and Family, Rocky and I are so sad right now. Mike definitely had a huge personality and a great sense of humor. I can still visualize that shiny blue car- I think it was a “Nova”- those were the days! Mike was in our wedding 43 years ago. We all shared many good times and many laughs- I’m thankful for those wonderful memories. Rest in Peace, Friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
My Deepest Condolences go out to the Pilkerton family, I hope you find comfort in these words, “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8
Mike was one of the nicest men I had the pleasure of knowing. Always had a smile and willing to lend a hand. Condolences to the family. Penny & Roger Bailey
Condolences and sympathy to the family. Remember Mike well such a nice man and cousin. Rest in peace.
Condolences and sympathy to the family. Remember Mike well such a nice man and cousin. Rest in peace.
Condolences and sympathy to the family. Remember Mike well such a nice man and cousin. Rest in peace.
Condolences and sympathy to the family. Remember Mike well such a nice man and cousin. Rest in peace.
Condolences and sympathy to the family. Remember Mike well such a nice man and cousin. Rest in peace.
Condolences and sympathy to the family. Remember Mike well such a nice man and cousin. Rest in peace.
Condolences and sympathy to the family. Remember Mike well such a nice man and cousin. Rest in peace.
Condolences and sympathy to the family. Remember Mike well such a nice man and cousin. Rest in peace.
Condolences and sympathy to the family. Remember Mike well such a nice man and cousin. Rest in peace.
Condolences and sympathy to the family. Remember Mike well such a nice man and cousin. Rest in peace.
Condolences and sympathy to the family. Remember Mike well such a nice man and cousin. Rest in peace.
Condolences and sympathy to the family. Remember Mike well such a nice man and cousin. Rest in peace.
To All of the Family
So sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy. He is at Peace now. Stay strong and just remember the good times, that you had with him. Prayers for all of you for strength at this difficult time.
So sad to hear the news of Mike’s passing. Rest In Peace Mike. You will be missed by so many, but I know your memories will carry on. There are so many stories that can be told. Please watch over us all.
To all of the Pilkerton family I am sorry for your loss. As for our community I am sorry for our loss. As we all have a empty place in our hearts now that will take a great amount of time to heel.
To Mike thank you for the time you were here with us.