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Ronald Wilkins Obituary

Ronald Wesley Wilkins, 79 of Arkadelphia died Thursday, April 23, 2015 peacefully with his wife (of 58 years) by his side. He was born on January 1, 1936. He was a graduate from Conroe High School. He worked with his father at Wilkins Cleaners. He was the son of Clarence and Grace Wilkins. He leaves behind his wife Carolyn, son Phillip, 2 daughters Leslie (James) White of Arkadelphia, Dr. Nancy (Roy) Benham of Baton Rouge, LA. 4 grandchildren, Matthew, Rachel, Mary Beth White, Grace Benham, sister Clarice Small of Conroe, TX and 3 nephews Richard, Tom and Doug Small. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Summit (Phil's camp), 17210 Campbell Rd, Ste. 180-W, Dallas, TX 75252.

Graveside services will be at Cude Cemetery in Willis, Texas on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Sign online guestbook at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

Published by The Courier of Montgomery County from Apr. 27 to May 10, 2015.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, we are so sorry.

Larry and Kathy Adams

May 12, 2015

Very sorry to see this news. I remember him as a hard worker and an excellent photographer. Sending regrets and condolences to the family.

Sharon Cromwell

May 4, 2015

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Smith Family Funeral Homes (formerly Ruggles-Wilcox FH) - Arkadelphia

517 Clay St., Arkadelphia, AR 71923

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