Robert A.

Wilkinson Sr.

Robert A. Wilkinson Sr., 91, of Springfield, and formerly a longtime resident of Arrington, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. He was born Feb. 26, 1919, in Richmond, and attended Richmond public schools, including John Marshall High School. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Spencer Wilkinson; his parents, Robert Winn and Lizzie Foizey Wilkinson, and his sister, Margaret Wilkinson Otter. He is survived by his brother, Douglas Wilkinson (Jacki), of Tallahassee, Fla.; and his sons, Robert A. Wilkinson Jr. (Mary Lee), of Chantilly, Spencer W. Wilkinson (Dorcas), of Marietta, Ga., and Thomas G. Wilkinson, of Mt. Arlington, N.J. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Robert Wilkinson III (Leah), William Wilkinson (Wendy), Spencer Wilkinson Jr., Andrea Wilkinson, Thomas Wilkinson Jr. (Alissa), Adam Wilkinson, Jessica Wilkinson Hierholzer (Bree) and Austin Wilkinson; and great-grandchildren, Robert Wilkinson IV and Katherine Wilkinson. Additionally, he is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Preston and Virginia Spencer, and sister-in-law, Mary Harvey Spencer, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Bob served in the Virginia Army National Guard, beginning in 1937, and later with the U.S. Army during WW II. After moving to Nelson County, he was a clerk and bookkeeper for Rucker-Payne Supply Company in Lovingston. He then served as Postmaster in Arrington (22922) for 27 years until his retirement in 1982. Following retirement from the Post Office, he worked part time for the Wells-Sheffield Funeral Chapel. Throughout his life in Arrington, he participated in many community service activities and was active in the Centenary and Nelson United Methodist Churches as a Lay Leader. He was a charter member of the Lions of Nelson and received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, the highest form of recognition by Lions International. For many years, he was active in the Nelson County High School Athletic Booster Club, and as a Scout Leader and Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Wells-Sheffield Funeral Chapel, 828 Front St., Lovingston. Funeral services will be held at

11 a.m. Wednesday,

Nov. 10, 2010, at Nelson United Methodist Church, 5239 Thomas Nelson Highway (U.S. 29), Arrington, with interment following at Centenary Memorial Cemetery in Arrington, with military rites accorded by VFW Post 7701, of Arrington.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Nelson United Methodist Church Building Fund, 5239 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA 22922.

Arrangments are by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston,

(434) 263-4097.

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Published by The News & Advance on Nov. 8, 2010.

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Cindy Spencer

November 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless your family during this difficult time.

Kathy Dennis

November 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Maryann Casterline

November 8, 2010

To Bob, Mary Lee and children,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your father/grandfather. He was a fortunate man to have such a devoted extended family. My thoughts are with you all this week.

BARBARA STEVENS

November 8, 2010

TO THE FAMILY,
MAY GOD BE WITH EACH OF YOU AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. BOB ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND A STORY TO TELL. HE WAS ONE OF A KIND. HE WILL BE MISSED. GOD BLESS.
BARBARA AND HAZEL STEVENS

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