Michael Aloysius Pilkerton
August 15, 1933 ~ May 22, 2008
Services:
A Memorial Serivce will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be Private.
Visitation:
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.
Michael Aloysius “Mike” Pilkerton, 74 of Mechanicsville, MD died May 22, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born August 15, 1933 in Charlotte Hall, MD he was the son of the late Alfred Raymond and Catherine Estelle Adams Pilkerton. He was the devoted husband of Doris Virginia Pilkerton, whom he married on July 10, 1954 in Benedict, MD. He was the loving father of Kathy Harris and her husband Jimmy, Mary Pilkerton, Dianne Pilkerton and Joyce Wilkerson and her husband Willie all of Mechanicsville, MD and Carolyn Stewart and her husband Louis of Great Mills, MD. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren: Jennifer Groat and her husband Jeff, Jeremy Harris and his wife Wendy, Jason Harris and his wife Lawren, Heather Stewart, Amber Stewart and her husband Mike, Brian Bosse, Dennis Pilkerton and Adam Pilkerton; six great grandchildren: Emily Harris, Seth Bosse, Brittany Groat, Alex Stewart, Hunter Groat and Madison Gerritz. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Amanda Handley, Helen Higgs, Ethel Wheatley and Cecelia Smith and his brothers: Joe, Morgan, Archie, Richard, Jesse and Wilson Pilkerton. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident and graduate of Margaret Brent High School, Class of 1952, He was the owner/operator of Mabel’s Septic Tank Service for 40 years, retiring April 2003. He was also a member of the Southern Maryland Coon Hunters Association and the Southern Maryland Antique Power Association. He enjoyed NASCAR and blue grass music and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home from 9 - 10 AM on Saturday, May 31, 2008, with a memorial service following at 10:00 AM with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 and/or Hughesville Volunteer Rescue Squad, 15245 Prince Frederick Road, Hughesville, Maryland 20634.
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“Know that during this time, we share your grief. And in time we will again share the Joys of Life.”
“Joyce and Willie we are so sorry to hear about your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Sorry for your loss; I will always remember “Uncle Mike” from our family get togethers at the Creek Shore; we all had such good times back then. He will be missed by many. Your entire family will be in my thoughts during this time of sorrow. Know that he is in a better place and you will see him again. God Bless you all!”
“To Mrs. Pilkerton, Mary and the family, At this time, we would like to wish you our deepest sympathy; and know that your husband and Dad is finally at rest. “
“With sincere sympathy. Fondly, Jane Groat and family”
“Kathy and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“To Carolyn and Family, you have my deepest Sympathy. “
“So sorry about your loss. May God bless and keep you in this time of grief and sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Kathy, you and your family have my most sincere, condolences.”
“Doris, we were so sorry to hear about Mike’s passing. Condolences to you and the family. Sincerely”
“Kathy and Carolyn; I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I met your dad once when he came to St. Mary’s Hospital and I was his Pt. Advocate. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. “
“Kathy and family, I send all of you my sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Peace to all of you.”