Mr. Wilkinson was born on April 22, 1934, in Baker, FL, to the late Elbert Wilkinson and Lois Hobbs Wilkinson. On April 14, 1984, he married Myra Stanley Wilkinson, who survives. After 52 years at sea, John retired from the United States Merchant Marine as a Chief Marine Engineer. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army and Naval Reserves. He was a decorated veteran and earned the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. He was a Christian and a member of Our Father's House in Cairo, GA.
Survivors include: his wife of 37 years, Myra Wilkinson of Cairo, GA; his children, Michael D. Wilkinson (Carol) of Owasso, MI; two estranged daughters, 8 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Wilkinson was born on April 22, 1934, in Baker, FL, to the late Elbert Wilkinson and Lois Hobbs Wilkinson. On April 14, 1984, he married Myra Stanley Wilkinson, who survives. After 52 years at sea, John retired from the United States Merchant Marine as a Chief Marine Engineer. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army and Naval Reserves. He was a decorated veteran and earned the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. He was a Christian and a member of Our Father's House in Cairo, GA.
Survivors include: his wife of 37 years, Myra Wilkinson of Cairo, GA; his children, Michael D. Wilkinson (Carol) of Owasso, MI; two estranged daughters, 8 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
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