Mr. Orlando Wilkerson, a resident of Minnesota, formerly of Muskogee, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Orlando Howard Wilkerson was born April 27, 1950, to Floyd Manuel and Pandora Arthalia Wilkerson (Davis) in Muskogee, OK. He departed this life on February 10, 2020. He was raised in No Walls Church in Muskogee, OK. Orlando was affectionately known by the nickname "Scooter" to many family and friends.

Orlando moved to Omaha, NE, at an early age where he obtained a degree in computer programming
while pursuing his passion for music at the same time. In Omaha, he was a member of the group the Showpushers.

Orlando later relocated to St. Paul, MN, where he became employed with US Bank for 20 plus years as a database administrator. He also continued his music career by joining Power, a vocal group in Minnesota, which he performed with for many years. His vocal talents provided him opportunities to travel around the world. Having a passionate, entrepreneurial spirit he led many successful businesses. Orlando was very active and loved life. He enjoyed hobbies like golfing, fishing, bowling, playing pool, and watching football, which he shared with
family and friends.

Orlando had eleven siblings, five sisters and six brothers. He was the father to five beautiful daughters, had ten grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, three stepchildren, and eleven stepgrandchildren. He loved and
cared for anyone he encountered which grew the love of many. He made a warm, comfortable home in Inver Grove
Heights, MN, with his fiancée, Georgiana (Gigi) Castellano, who he met on May 1, 2015.

Preceding his death where both parents and two brothers, William and Lincoln Wilkerson.

Orlando leaves to cherish his memory: his fiancée, Gigi Castellano; daughters, Felisa Matthews (Phil), Quinca
Oliver (Carlandus), and Dr. Orlanda Whitfield, all of Omaha, NE, Mariah Wilkerson of St. Paul, MN, and Aubree
Hermann of Dallas, TX; sisters, Elizabeth Sanders (Lewis) of Omaha, NE, Arthalia Garrett (Terry), Pamela Houston,
and Nancy Kay Swanson (Leonard), all of Muskogee, OK, and Andrea Wilkerson of Tulsa; brothers, Carl Wilkerson
(Debbie), Robert Wilkerson (Karen) of Oklahoma City, OK, Cody Wilkerson (Lisa) of Tulsa, OK, and Dion Wilkerson
of Muskogee, OK; and host of nieces, nephews, additional relatives, and many friends.

The Hour of Remembrance for Mr. Wilkerson will commence on Saturday, February 22, 2020 , with Visitation at 11:00 AM in the most holy Sanctuary of the Faith Deliverance Christian Center in Muskogee.  The Service will begin at 12 Noon, with Pastor Shawn Wilkerson, Officiating.

Burial will follow the service in the Booker T. Washington Cemetery in Muskogee.

Visitatiion on Friday will be from 1 PM until 6 PM at the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc., in Muskogee.