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Brian Wilkins Obituary

Brian Anthony Wilkins

55, passed away quietly in the familiar surroundings of his home of ten years. He was the fifth child born (of seven) to Donald L. and Mary Margaret (Swartz) Wilkins, originally of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Beech Grove. He was a 1976 graduate of Roncalli High School, where he was active in the marching band and played the saxophone. Brian enjoyed the challenges of working at his job and was retired from Rolls Royce after 31 years of service. He loved tinkering with his vintage car during his retirement years and was always quick to help others in need. He was preceded in death by his mother and is survived by his father, Donald Lee Wilkins and six siblings, Christopher Lee Wilkins (Christy Padgett), Patrick Michael Wilkins (Rita), Terry Joseph Wilkins (Dana), Donald Thomas Wilkins (Leigh), Julie Marie Zahn (Tim), and Jeffrey Louis Wilkins (Leslie). Visitation will be on Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. Rosary in Little and Sons Stop Eleven Chapel . Funeral Mass will be on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 10 a.m. in St. Jude Catholic Church, 5353 S. McFarland Rd. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Roncalli High School Tuition Assistance Fund.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Wilkins

43 Entries

Julie Kidwell Featheringill

February 19, 2015

Dear Family of Brian:
So very deeply sorry for your great loss. I have great memories of Brian. A great guy. May the Peace and Comfort be with all of you. Prayers are being lifted up.

Chris Wilkins

April 16, 2014

Happy Birthday Bro

Joni Doty-Letch

March 5, 2014

My condolences to the Wilkins family. Brian was one of the brightest and funniest classmates that I met at RHS. His humor was incandescent, as was the light that he left. RIP, Brian

Art Tye

March 3, 2014

So sad to hear about Brian he was a good friend to many people and will be truly missed.

Karen Neu-Franklin

March 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Wilkins family. I have not seen Brian for years but I remember meeting him at our first marching band practice. We shared a lot of good times together in marching band and at Roncalli. Rest in peace, Brian.

Bob Whitsett

February 27, 2014

Shocked and truly sorry to see this news this evening. Brian was a genuinely nice guy, with a quick smile and a helluva sense of humor. I run into him a few years ago and I was transported back to the old Holy Name and Roncalli days sharing a laugh and a few stories. My prayers go out to you Don, Terry and your entire family.

Jennifer Oskins

February 27, 2014

To the Wilkins Family,
Words cannot express our sadness for your loss. Thinking of Brian in heaven...
"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." God Bless, Clay and Jennifer Oskins and Family

Jill Keister Ward

February 27, 2014

Reading all the memories/condolences brings back such great memories that we all have of Brian. Mine being at the 19th Hole, playing darts, the Wild Game day, bus trips and many more. He was one of a kind! RIP Brian .... entertain them all in heaven!

Courtney Burstin (Wilkins)

February 27, 2014

Words can't describe how terribly missed you are Uncle Brian. We will miss your smile and your sense of humor. We all know Grandma is taking very good care of you and we take comfort in that. Until we meet again - All my love.

Jana Frye Harrell

February 27, 2014

So sad to see that Brian has passed! He was such a sweet, handsome, kind soul and was always so good to my Dad. We had such good times hanging in the 19th Hole! Dad loved him like a son. Rest in Peace, Brian! Thoughts and prayers for the Wilkins family. My heart goes out to them.

Bev Rosa-Vehling

February 27, 2014

To the Wilkins famliy,I am so sorry for your loss. What great memories of Brian being in the Roncalli band. Brian will be greatly missed by many but never forgoten. Rest in peace Brian.

Christy Padgett

February 27, 2014

I know in the short time I have been in the Wilkins family and experienced the love and closeness, I know Brian will be deeply missed. Prayers to the Wilkins family. May you rest in peace Brian.

February 27, 2014

So sad to hear of Brian's passing. I hope you all find comfort in knowing he is with his mom now. Peace be with the whole Wilkins family.
Sharon McElroy

The Kraniak Families

February 27, 2014

Julie, Tim and family,
We were so saddened to hear of your brother Brians passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Much love and many hugs!

Kevin Murphy

February 26, 2014

Too often we don't realize how much of a role someone plays in our lives until they are gone. My daughter saw Wilks' obituary sitting on my desk today. She never met Brian, but she commented that she remembered him from the many childhood stories I told. And there were many. As grade-school friends, we used to meet every Sunday at the Beech Grove Dairy Queen for a brazier burger. We used to go to the Holy Name convent on Saturdays to help with odd jobs Sister Damien needed done. We shared music, playing in the HN band and then at Roncalli. When we got our drivers licenses, we carpooled to high school. Later in our lives, there were many good times at the 19th Hole and when he'd come to Bloomington for the weekend. I could go on, but suffice it to say, Brian was a big part of my life growing up. Our paths had not crossed for many years, but today I miss him terribly. Peace to you, my friend.

Joe Waugh

February 26, 2014

Mr. Wilkins and family
I can't think of a more wonderful friend thru out high school, than Brian. The memory of a good person is a Blessing, and it was a Blessing to have known Brian.I am sorry for your loss and may God bless you and your family.

Alyson Challis Gurganus

February 26, 2014

Brian's smile always lit up the place both in school and then later at the 19th Hole or out and about. Brian your family is in my prayers. Thanks for smiling. :)

john morical

February 26, 2014

Don and family, my heart goes out to you all for your loss. So many child- hood memories I shared with Brian and your family. He was a good man and my best friend. I will miss him dearly. "Rest in peace old friend!"

Tony and Eileen Kenter

February 26, 2014

Julie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Donald Wilkins

February 26, 2014

God has given you peace and you are now in heaven wiith your Mother. We will miss your smile and laughter. The family will all miss you. I love you and miss you. Love Dad

February 26, 2014

Jeff and Julie, My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
John Herbertz, Duluth, MN

Kathy (Cook) George

February 26, 2014

Like so many, Brian's smile and sense of humor are the first to come to mind. So many fun memories of him in the band and beyond! I'm sorry the family has to say goodbye, it's never easy, but our faith in God sustains us through these storms. May God be with all of you as Brian is with Him now.

Ruth Niezgodski

February 26, 2014

You are all in our thoughts and prayers, so sorry for your loss. The Niezgodski Family.

Marty Nagy

February 26, 2014

I considered Brian a best friend at Holy Name from first to fifth grade, and we did a number of things together while I was at Holy Name and Roncalli. I met him one day after school in first grade when I had to stop to tie my shoe. I said “Hey, wait up,” and Brian actually stopped to wait for me. In early grade school years, we would spend recesses together with some other friends. As I recall, he was called “Smiley” by our friends, and Brian called me “mild mannered Marty.” Sorry to hear about his passing. I remember that he had a great sense of humor and was a good friend to others. God bless you and console you.

Christy Heavrin

February 26, 2014

All of Brian's family are in my prayers. I haven't seen Brian in a long time, but have very fond memories of him in the band at Roncalli. He was always kind to me and always had a lot of fun. He will be missed in this world!

Ryan Zahn

February 26, 2014

Godspeed uncle Brian. I will always remember your smile and your laughter.

The Wilkins Family, BT ("Before the Twins"). That's Brian in Mom's Lap just as she is holding him even now. God bless you both! With Love

Pat

February 26, 2014

Prayers to the Wilkins family. I remember Brian from our days growing up in Beech Grove, when our families were very close. Also our days at Holy Name and Roncalli. So sorry to hear this...he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to all of you at this time of loss.
Sharon Kocher Fehnel

Greg Stenger

February 26, 2014

Lot's of fond memories of Brian even though I haven't seen him in years. We were fellow sax players at both Holy Name & Roncalli. I also enjoyed the great times hanging out in Bloomington & the 19th Hole. RIP buddy.

Mary Duffer Opel

February 26, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I knew Brian from growing up in Beech Grove. He was so fun and outgoing. He will be missed. God bless.

Karen Kavanaugh

February 25, 2014

So sorry for you as a family. I remember Brian as being one of the kindest people ever. He was in my class at Holy Name. And also lived only a few streets over from me. Praying for the Wilkins family tonight.

February 25, 2014

Crying every day for you to come back, but I know that is impossible. I know you are up in heaven with Mom and she's keeping you in line as she should. I miss you and love you dearly as always!

Kathy Maddox

February 25, 2014

My most heartfelt sympathy to all of Brian's family! I was in school with Brian all through Holy Name and Roncalli! He is gone way too soon! Keeping all of you in my prayers! May God give you comfort as you travel this journey. With deepest sympathy, Kathy Hendrix Maddox, RHS 1976

Bob Kelly

February 25, 2014

I was shocked to hear the news about Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

John Cook

February 25, 2014

At one time Brian and I were like brothers, I'll miss him. My prayers are with him and his family.

Lisa Evans Prieshoff

February 25, 2014

I haven't seen Brian in years, but I remember him as being very kind, always smiling and having a great sense of humor. Prayers for all of his family. I know this is such a hard time for you.

Tom Eckrich

February 25, 2014

Sorry for your loss. I was at HNS at the same time as Brian. I seem to recall him playing the church pipe organ there, at least taking lessons. Very talented!

Kathy Jackson Able

February 25, 2014

I have the fondest memories of Brian from high school days in the band. Brian was just so much fun, always a smile. My thoughts are with the family at this time. On Eagles Wings Brian --Kathy Jackson Aboe

Cathy Buergler

February 25, 2014

I am saying prayers for the entire family. I am so very sorry for your loss.

February 25, 2014

Jeff and family - So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. The Moran Family ~Renee, Reagan and Rylee

Don Miller

February 25, 2014

You were a good friend we had some crazy times R.I.P my friend your going to be missed but not forgotten.

Chris Wilkins

February 25, 2014

I miss you

Chris