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Darryl Wilkins Obituary
Darryl E. Wilkins, age 60, of Miamisburg, OH passed away peacefully in his home on April 16, 2023. He was born on December 10, 1962, in Taunton, Massachusetts, the fifth child of the late Irene Silas Wilkins and James Wilkins, Sr. He has four older brothers, Stanley Silas, James Wilkins, Jr., Willie Gerald Wilkins, Larry Charles Wilkins and younger brother, Fletcher Tyrone Wilkins. He married Sylvia (Owens) Wilkins in 1995 and they have one daughter, Shanelle Jenae Wilkins.
After his mother's death in 1971, he and his siblings relocated to Middletown, Ohio. He and his younger brother lived with their Uncle Frank and Aunt Elizabeth Silas. He was a 1980 graduate of Madison High School and served in the United States Air Force. After his discharge, he worked as a deportation officer for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles, CA until his retirement in 2019. In 2021, he fulfilled a lifelong dream of purchasing a retirement home in Ohio as well as maintaining a residence in Los Angeles.
Darryl was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, co-worker and friend who loved good food, sports, and family. He is survived by his wife Sylvia; their daughter, Shanelle; his brothers, Stanley, Jimmy, Gerald, Larry, and Tyrone; his aunt Liz; cousin Jacqueline "Jackie" Silas-Butler; and a host of other cousins, nieces, nephews, coworkers, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel, 3520 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown, Ohio 45044. Funeral service will begin at 12 noon with family receiving friends an hour prior on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Tried Stone Baptist Church, 621 Lafayette Avenue, Middletown, Ohio 45044. Interment Woodside Cemetery. Guests who are unable to attend service may view via live stream at https://www.donaldjordanmemorialchapel.com/obituary/Darryl-Wilkins.
Flowers and condolences may be sent to Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel in Middletown.
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Shanelle Wilkins
June 18, 2023
Happy First Father's Day in Heaven, Dad.
Patricia Stewart Adams
May 4, 2023
To the Butler Family my deepest sympathy.
Pat Stewart Adams
Eliud Rivera
May 3, 2023
To the Wilkins and Silas Family my deepest and sincere condolences. I worked with Agent Wilkins in the Los Angeles County Jail. He was always pleasant, always offering advice, and very helpful. It was a joy and honor to not only work with him but a privilege. My prayers go out to the families. May he rest in peace.
Leticia Carlson
May 2, 2023
To the Wilkins and Silas families, My sincere condolences. I was very saddened to hear the news of Darryl´s passing. I met Darryl while working at Los Angeles County Jail. He was a mentor to me he taught me so much. He was very knowledgeable as an Immigration Agent. I learned so much from him. I had the privilege to work along side Darryl for 10 years. I miss his witty side. I remember our conversations when he always talked about his family and how much they meant to him. He will be truly missed.
Patricia
May 1, 2023
In memory of your loved one. My condolences to both the Wilkins and Silas families.
Eric Scott Stamper
April 30, 2023
To the Wilkins and Silas families, I can't imagine your grief. I knew Daryl from high school. We ran track together. Darryl was a far better athlete than I. I tried to hide my embarrassment of losing almost every event during those years. I don't know if Darryl was aware of my deep insecurities but he always acknowledge my participation in a very positive and uplifting manner not common among young people. Almost forty years later his kindness, understanding, and support from all those years ago still inspire me in times of doubt and uncertainty.
Trisa & Nelson Paschal
April 30, 2023
Dear Silas family and friends,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy for the loss of your loved one, Darryl. May he rest in Jesus's arms.
Mildred(Janie) and Eric Lattimore
April 30, 2023
Darryl was always smiling.. the strong silent type!
Rest in Heaven Cousin
Travis Snow
April 30, 2023
Tracye and I send our sincere condolences to Tyrone, Aunt Liz and cousin Jackie. Darryl was not only a cousin, but a classmate. I remember our conversation were always on the intelligent and non-conformist side. He always brought a different perspective that i truly appreciated. To Sylvia and Shanelle and his older brothers, may God give you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Janice M Scoggins-Fortune'
April 30, 2023
Darryl, you were always my smiling Denkerbrother. You showed nothing but love and compassion to your wife and daughter. A wonderful husband and dad to my special neighbors and family.
Andre Richardson
April 20, 2023
It was sad to hear of the transition of such a good brother as the General. Honestly he was one of those few people you worked or associated with who you felt had no agenda, just a good person always with smile, a chuckle and meaningful conversation...
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