Walter Burton Wilkerson, 79, of 111 Weaver Drive, Williamston, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Martin General Hospital. A funeral was held Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church with the Rev. Karen Kelly officiating. Visitation immediately followed the service at the church. Arrangements were by Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston.