Former Dadeville fire chief dies at 66

Wilkerson served as Dadeville's fire chief for seven years, from 2014 to 2021. 

Keith Wilkerson dedicated 47 years of his life to public service. On Friday, July 18, the veteran firefighter and Dadeville resident passed away. 

Wilkerson, 66, was honored during a memorial service at LaFayette Heights Baptist Church on Monday, July 18, during which family, colleagues and friends shared memories of the late first responder.  

William Marlow is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To reach William, email william.marlow@alexcityoutlook.com.