James Thomas Wilkins Sr.

James Thomas Wilkins Sr.

James Wilkins Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8, 2008.
WILKINS, James Thomas Sr., 72, of Henrico County, Va., departed this life on December 5, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Delores Wilkins; a devoted daughter, Brenda Johnson; three sons, Marvin Johnson (Cleo), James Green (Cynthia), and James Wilkins Jr. (Kelly); five grandchildren, one devoted, Lamont Johnson; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Nannie Ruth Wilkins; two brothers, Melvin (Sally), and Robert (Ella) Wilkins; mother-in-law, Hattie Eaton; three brothers-in-law, William (Mary), Ronald Eaton, and Clarence Eddey; a devoted friend, Eugene Glass; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held Tuesday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. James Alexander officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Gloria Fair

December 10, 2008

To The Wilkins Family,
May you find comfort in knowing that God does care. Mr. Wilkins will be truly missed by all of his customers.
The Fair Family

Darlene Batts

December 8, 2008

To Brenda and Ms. Delores

I am sorry to hear about your lost of your love one. All of you will be kept within my prays. Just remember "Weeping endurance for a night, but joy comes in the morning". Just put it in the hands of the LORD, and everything would be alright.

Delphine (NeCie) Anderson

December 8, 2008

To Mrs. Lores & my life long friends Brenda, Marvin & Bunchie,
I am saddened to hear of Mr. James passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Please know that God will guide and strengthen you threw this time and always, lean on him for comfort.

Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor

December 8, 2008

On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.

Phyllis Brown

December 6, 2008

To Lois, Bunchie, Boo and Brenda

I am so saddened to hear of Tee's passing. You my family are in my prayers and thoughts. I love you all and I will be praying for you all during this difficult time.

Your Cousin
Phyl

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