Jimmy Wilkinson

Jimmy Wilkinson was born May 5th, 1947 in DeWitt, AR to Junior and Lavina (Toland) Wilkinson and passed away on August 14, 2023 in Henryetta. Jimmy’s family moved to Henryetta,OK in 1959, making this their home for many years. Jimmy attended Henryetta schools from his 7th grade until graduating High School in 1966. Jimmy worked for W.R.Stubbs Transports in Henryetta as a diesel mechanic from the summer of 1963 to 1977. He then continued his diesel mechanic work for Chemical Express in Tulsa, Ok for a short time before going to work for Ellex Transportation where he served as superintendent of maintenance for 2 years. Due to the company moving he went to work for Bama Pie as a diesel mechanic until getting the opportunity to work local and Midland Glass in Henryetta as a Journeyman mechanic until his retirement in 1995, the company becoming Anchor Glass. Jimmy was baptized into the General Assembly and Church of the First Born on June 18th, 1961. He also served his country with the US Army from April of 1968 until April of 1970, being stationed in Okinawa Japan during the Vietnam War. Jimmy met the love of his life, Beverly K. Palmer at 13 years of age going through their years as “School Sweethearts”. They married on August 19th, 1966 in Henryetta, Ok having enjoyed 56 years and 11 months of marriage. To this union was born 6 children. Jimmy was a rancher enjoying his cattle and working on his land, he took great pride in his place, working to make it look nice. He enjoyed his “new” tractor, spending many hours brush hogging. He was always willing to help others if he saw they had a need. Jimmy enjoyed his family, spending a lot of time camping with his children, grand children and extended family and friends. Jimmy is preceded in death by his son, Marcus Leon Wilkinson, parents Junior and Lavina. In-laws Leon and Kate Palmer. Sister, Violet Juanita Wilkinson and brother- in- laws Ollie Bosch, Morris Palmer and Richard Robinson. Jimmy is survived by his wife Beverly (Palmer) Wilkinson of the home. Children, Vance Wilkinson of the home; Chad Wilkinson of Broken Arrow; Cory and Tryphena Wilkinson of Oklahoma City; Niccole and Jeremy Pippin of Henryetta; Kimberly and Paul Perkins of Henryetta; Donnavee Wilkinson of Oklahoma City and Farrah Wilkinson Cathey of Tulsa. Grandchildren: Katelyne and Brady Pippin, Sakari Wilkinson, Kayeden Perkins, Taryn Wilkinson, Saraya and Danica Wilkinson, Ethan and Eternity Azwar, Kyra and Kasia Azwar, Kiska and Jeshua Carter. Sisters: Connie and Galen Thompson; Sharon Bosch; Vera Robinson and Robin and Rick Henderson. Brother: Harry and Tonya Wilkinson Sister-in-law: Lola Palmer Visitation with family present will be Thursday, August 17 from 5:00-7:00 at the Rogers Funeral Home Funeral service will be 10:00 am, Friday, August 18, 2023 at the General Assembly and Church of the First Born (South of Henryetta) with Brother Dirk Palmer and Brother Jeremy Pippin, officiating. Interment will be at the Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.

Jimmy Wilkinson

May 5, 1947 - August 14, 2023