With Franklin, Wilkerson was a devoted companion who, in addition to their personal time, organized the sheet music for her orchestras, took care of side-stage and backstage operations such as outfit changes, having tea ready during breaks and serving as a de facto backup bodyguard.
He also made a cameo appearance in Franklin's video for "Jimmy Lee," a single from her album Aretha. He was an integral part of making sure her social or her happiness needs were met. I developed a great respect for him. Though Kincaid says that Wilkerson had proposed to Franklin on previous occasions, he was surprised when she announced their engagement publicly on Jan. He was always there. He was a great part of her life. In addition to his children, Wilkerson is survived by his second wife, Doris Ogburn, 10 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a Great Dane named Max.
Search term. Billboard Pro Subscribe Sign In. Top Artists. Top Charts. Hot Songs. But Franklin's inner circle was not so fond of him. While Franklin was still a teen when she met White, she was also a mother of two, having given birth to her first son Clarence when she was 12 and Edward when she was But that supportive nature did not carry over when Franklin and White grew closer. Despite his disapproval, the two were married six months after meeting in ; she was 19 and he was reportedly Somebody else is making her sing the blues.
Over the years, other reports have backed up the Time allegations. Ted was into something else. He was kind of abusive. Her father retained his rollicking sense of humor even during his last days with nurses and other hospital staff, said a third daughter, Tanya Wilkerson Thompson of Grand Blanc. He just had an infectious spirit. Besides his daughters, Wilkerson is survived by a son, John McGovern of Portland, Oregon, 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his wife Doris Ogburn.
The two married in The family has not decided whether to hold a funeral due to concerns with the risk of disease transmission and the ban on public gatherings. Contact: blaitner freepress.
Free Press rock music critic Brian McCollum contributed. Aretha Franklin's dear friend, Willie Wilkerson, dies of coronavirus. Bill Laitner Detroit Free Press.
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