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Leon Wilkins Obituary

Wilkins Leon Wilkins, 69, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Grant Hospital. Long time employee of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Wolfe. Predeceased by great grandparents, father Leon Jackson and mother Elece W. Davis. Survived by loving daughter, MonCherie (Daryl) Goodrich, Sr.; grandsons, Dewey, Ja'lan, Daryl, Jr., and D'Angelo; and special friends, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Wolfe and family and Martina Bernard. Funeral service Thursday 1 p.m., Chapel of CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, 3700 Refugee Rd. Pastor Tyus Nedd, officiating, where the family will receive friends 12Noon until the time of service. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate. www.CalimanFuneralServices.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 20 to Apr. 22, 2015.

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Diane Scarbrough

April 25, 2015

the family of Maxine Grant. Greenville, MS

Stephen L. Glover Sr.

April 23, 2015

Going to miss Leon's sunny disposition, smiling face and ability to make me laugh. Never even once recall seeing him without his broad, beaming smile.

Rest in Heaven.

Beth and Tim Kehoe

April 22, 2015

Leon will be missed terribly. What a great smile and laugh!

Silvana Hildebrandt

April 22, 2015

Sending my thoughts and prayers. Leon brought a smile to everyone-he will be missed. xo
Silvana Hildebrandt

RIP

Herb USMC

April 22, 2015

Herb USMC

April 22, 2015

Herb USMC

April 22, 2015

Kelly Archie

April 21, 2015

My prayers and condolences to the family that God will comfort you thru these difficult times.

Marlene Simms

April 21, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family! Time will ease the sadness and bring the good memories to the forefront.Your memories will sustain you as you share them freely with friends and family. Love and hugs.

Herb USMC

April 21, 2015

Herb USMC

April 21, 2015

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

April 21, 2015

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served. Thank YOU for your service in The United States Army,Leon.... And Semper Fi.

April 21, 2015

Mr Wilkins will be sadly missed. Everyone here at Dr Mark Pitts dental office send well wishes to the family.

Neal Brannon

April 21, 2015

Leon will be missed.
I really enjoyed working with Leon he was a good friend!

Mike & Mabry Morrow

April 21, 2015

Leon was one of the nicest people we have ever met. Always smiling and bringing a smile from those around him. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Gerry Slocum

April 21, 2015

To The Goodrich and Wilkins Family:

May peace and comfort find your family during this difficult time.

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