Shawan Darnell Wilkerson , 49, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on June 2, 2026. Born on May 28, 1977, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the beloved son of Kevin Twitty and Lola Wilkerson.

Shawan proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, enlisting at the age of 19 and dedicating twenty years to honorable service. He completed two combat tours to Afghanistan and Iraq, earning the respect of his fellow Marines through his discipline, leadership, and unwavering commitment. As a USMC Recruiter, he guided and mentored the next generation of Marines with honesty, integrity, and the high standards he lived by.

Shawan is survived by his devoted wife, Shondra Wilkerson; his stepdaughters, Tina and Nia Gutierrez; his parents, Kevin Twitty and Lola Wilkerson; and his sister, Shante Nicole Wilkerson. He leaves behind his cherished nieces — Omariyah Nicole Wilkerson, Sa'Naiyah Nicole Young, and Grai Nicole Woods — as well as his nieces and nephews by marriage, all of whom he loved deeply. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends who will forever hold his memory close.

A viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, 200 Butternut Drive, Fredericksburg, VA, 22408, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 8:00 AM followed by a Celebration of Life at 9:00 AM. The interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA, 22172, at 12:30 PM.

His life, service, and legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.