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William Wilkins Obituary
Pittsville - William Ralph Wilkins, Jr., age 60, of Pittsville died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at home. He was born in Salisbury and was the son of the late William Ralph Wilkins Sr. and the late Ethel (Bratten) Wilkins.
He worked for Smucker Co. of Leola, PA and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Salisbury. He enjoyed family vacations, motorcycle riding and Saturday night lite services at the church.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy A. Wilkins of Pittsville; one son, Brandon W. Wilkins of Pittsville and one daughter, Brittany A. Hudson and husband Dillon of Pittsville; one sister, Holly Hall (Brian) of New Windsor, MD; a grandson, Russ Hudson; special friend, Dawn Nichols and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Gorman Wilkins.
A funeral service will be held at 1pm on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville where friends may call from 11am to 1pm. Burial will be in Powellville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 211 Phillip Morris Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804.
Due to restrictions surrounding COVID19, masks and social distancing will be mandatory and seating will be limited.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com
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Bill Ehrisman Jr.
December 7, 2020
My condolences to Peggy and all the family.
Tina and Edward Seaton, Sr.
December 4, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Praying for the family. Sorry for your loss.
Clarke and Cindy Townsend
December 4, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. With our deepest sympathy . Clarke and Cindy Townsend
Melvin Green
December 2, 2020
Billy was a good friend and a coworker hate to see him go. God bless you Billy now you are in peace with God
Andie & Erich Hess
December 1, 2020
Peggy and Family: We are so sorry for the loss of Billy. My husband Erich enjoyed working with him for all of these years. He will be missed so much. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Please reach out to us if you need anything. May you find comfort in the memories you shared. May he rest in peace and you now have a guardian angel watching over you. Much love Erich and Andie Hess
Amie Blackwell
December 1, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I am so sorry.
Pamela Carey
December 1, 2020
Peggy and Family I am so sorry to hear this he was such a great guy may you find comfort knowing he is no longer suffering and resting in the arms of Jesus
Betsy Baker Tucker
November 30, 2020
I have know Billy all his life. Always a quiet , shy kid when we were kids but fun. I am so very sad for his family’s loss. He was so loved by his mom and dad. God bless. I am so glad to have known him.
Beth Jarvis
November 30, 2020
When I was young, my sister came home with a young man that was nicknamed Wink. He had gorgeous long hair and he sat down and let Peggy's little sister comb the tangles out of it and watch wrestling on tv. Then as time went on they took me to see those wrestlers at the civic center when they came. He would spend time with her little sister playing video games and took me for my only motorcycle ride ever. He even dressed up as Santa one year to bring my Christmas presents. During those years he was my hero. Time went on that little girl grew up and he became Billy. But he was still always there, to help if needed, to talk to , to laugh with to give a hug if needed. Billy, you will be missed. Thank you for being my hero, my brother in law, my friend.
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