Jeffrey Phillip "Jeff" Wilkerson, 68, of Columbia passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at T. J. Health Columbia with his family by his side. He was born on May 8, 1956, in Campbellsville, KY to the late Charles Willard Wilkerson and Iva Rose Gilpin Burton. He was also preceded in death by his wife Julia Ann Corbin Wilkerson and a nephew Sean Wilkerson.

Mr. Wilkerson was a member of the Pellyton Church and was owner and operator of Jeff's Tires for over 40 years. Jeff was known by many of his friends and family as "Buffy" for his wild hair, he was a great friend to many and will be dearly missed by the community.

Survivors include two children Tressie Wilkerson Roy (Ricky) and Logan Wilkerson (BJ) both of Columbia, KY; five grandchildren Phillip Wilkerson, II, Brayden Burton, Caydee Burton, Kassidy Roy Huddleston (Levi), and Riley Roy; two great grandchildren Ada Huddleston and Tate Riddick Wilkerson; four siblings Rena McCloud, Ken Wilkerson (Lynda), Terry Wilkerson (Janet), and Lyndon Wilkerson (Carol); his stepfather Leon Burton and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 3:00pm Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Corbin Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday after 10:00am at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Paul Patton and Bro. Logan Wilkerson will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Rob Wilkerson, Craig McCloud, Carson McCloud, Shane Wilkerson, Brayden Burton, and Phillip Wilkerson, II. Honorary pallbearers will be Caydee Burton, Kassidy Huddleston, Riley Roy, Michael Wilkerson, Ryan Fuller, and Dennis Gilbert.