Ronald was a limo and taxi driver, he lived in large towns in several states, St. Louis Missouri; Chicago Illinois; San Antonio, Texas; he lived in many places in these area's, he lived in apartments and hotel rooms.
In his early years he worked as a hotel bellhop, and waited on tables. He enjoyed life, he kept up on the local events, keeping a list of activities and events to suggest to his family, friends, clients. He enjoyed collecting fiber optic clocks and trinkets. He liked to keep a watch on his wrist and would gift watches to his family and friends who were seen without one, he had a deep belief that everyone should know what time it is. Umbrellas were often left in his cab by riders, as well as cameras and other items, he was for giving unclaimed items to friends and family.
As a young boy he contracted polio. He struggled to walk and wore braces on his legs for a while. He was able to make a full recovery, however his gait was rather unusual as a side effect from polio.
Ronald enjoyed sharing things with his friends and family, often the giver of items people left in his taxi cab, such as umbrellas, one of the main lost items people often left behind when leaving his vehicle. Other items he gifted watches, cameras. He gave watches because he felt people needed to know what the time was and should have a working watch.
He LOVED birds. He often kept one or more parakeets, cockatiels in cages in his small apartments. He would kiss them and let them peck at his nose, calling them "good little birdies". He was gentle with his birds, and they seemed to create a calm in him, a softer side to him. He would be having a slow day at work, come home and take out one of his birds and enjoy time with them. He was very happy to keep them in food and water, and enjoyed purchasing toys for them to play with in their cages.
Ronald Marrow Wilkins born 22 Oct 1938 died 20 Jul 1993.
Ronald is the son of William Marrow Wilkins (16 Oct 1916 - 27 Dec 1999) and Lola Marie Wainwright Wilkins Simmons (9 Apr 1902 - 23 Jan 1969) of St.Louis MO.. Father to Terry Jo Wilkins (21 Mar 1958- 22 Aug 1958) buried in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis MO. and William Ward Wilkins (26 Jan 1962 - 2 May 1966) buried in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, St. Clair, Missouri. Plus two living sons Ronald Wilkins of Mo, Michael Shawn McFall of Boise Id.; three living daughters Joyce Lynn Hudson of Festus Mo., Dorothea Elizabeth McFall Wilkins of Pocahontas Ar., and Jeri Lynnette Wilkins Zaugg of Boise Id., Ronald was married four times (known of). Three times in Mo. Once in Chicago Il.. First wife Mary Beth West. 2nd wife Betty Todisman, third wife he married twice Dorothy F. McFall 6 May 1970 in Mo. and again as Dorothy F. Sumner in Chicago Il. in 9 March 1985. He is loved and missed by his children and grand children and great grandchildren. New additional children of Ronald Wilkins, via Mozell Wells a daughter Kelli "Russey" Love, of Bay Town Texas; one other son J. J. D. in Fort Worth Texas.
Ronald was a limo and taxi driver, he lived in large towns in several states, St. Louis Missouri; Chicago Illinois; San Antonio, Texas; he lived in many places in these area's, he lived in apartments and hotel rooms.
In his early years he worked as a hotel bellhop, and waited on tables. He enjoyed life, he kept up on the local events, keeping a list of activities and events to suggest to his family, friends, clients. He enjoyed collecting fiber optic clocks and trinkets. He liked to keep a watch on his wrist and would gift watches to his family and friends who were seen without one, he had a deep belief that everyone should know what time it is. Umbrellas were often left in his cab by riders, as well as cameras and other items, he was for giving unclaimed items to friends and family.
As a young boy he contracted polio. He struggled to walk and wore braces on his legs for a while. He was able to make a full recovery, however his gait was rather unusual as a side effect from polio.
Ronald enjoyed sharing things with his friends and family, often the giver of items people left in his taxi cab, such as umbrellas, one of the main lost items people often left behind when leaving his vehicle. Other items he gifted watches, cameras. He gave watches because he felt people needed to know what the time was and should have a working watch.
He LOVED birds. He often kept one or more parakeets, cockatiels in cages in his small apartments. He would kiss them and let them peck at his nose, calling them "good little birdies". He was gentle with his birds, and they seemed to create a calm in him, a softer side to him. He would be having a slow day at work, come home and take out one of his birds and enjoy time with them. He was very happy to keep them in food and water, and enjoyed purchasing toys for them to play with in their cages.
Ronald Marrow Wilkins born 22 Oct 1938 died 20 Jul 1993.
Ronald is the son of William Marrow Wilkins (16 Oct 1916 - 27 Dec 1999) and Lola Marie Wainwright Wilkins Simmons (9 Apr 1902 - 23 Jan 1969) of St.Louis MO.. Father to Terry Jo Wilkins (21 Mar 1958- 22 Aug 1958) buried in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis MO. and William Ward Wilkins (26 Jan 1962 - 2 May 1966) buried in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, St. Clair, Missouri. Plus two living sons Ronald Wilkins of Mo, Michael Shawn McFall of Boise Id.; three living daughters Joyce Lynn Hudson of Festus Mo., Dorothea Elizabeth McFall Wilkins of Pocahontas Ar., and Jeri Lynnette Wilkins Zaugg of Boise Id., Ronald was married four times (known of). Three times in Mo. Once in Chicago Il.. First wife Mary Beth West. 2nd wife Betty Todisman, third wife he married twice Dorothy F. McFall 6 May 1970 in Mo. and again as Dorothy F. Sumner in Chicago Il. in 9 March 1985. He is loved and missed by his children and grand children and great grandchildren. New additional children of Ronald Wilkins, via Mozell Wells a daughter Kelli "Russey" Love, of Bay Town Texas; one other son J. J. D. in Fort Worth Texas.
Gravesite Details
"Buried in a mass grave."
Must make appointment with cemetery one week prior to visiting his grave. He is buried in a paupers grave (buried by Cook County) and that section is out away from the paying section. Grave visits are by appointments only.
