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James A. Wilkins

FUNERAL HOME

Spence-Miller Funeral Home - Grove City

2697 Columbus Street

Grove City, Ohio

James Wilkins Obituary

WILKINS James A. Wilkins, age 57, of Grove City, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, May 29th after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer. Jim was born January 22, 1953. Jim graduated from Grove City High School in 1971. A member and the model initiate of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity while at Pembroke State University where he played baseball. An avid sports enthusiast, Jim also played Baseball and Football for the Greyhounds. He loved the Buckeyes. He was a long time coach with the Grove City Baseball Association. Most recently a member of the Beware of the Penguins Fantasy Baseball team with his long time friend, Tom Shaffner. Jim was a life-long member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Grove City and he was retired from the State of Ohio. Jim was a devoted husband and loving father. His faith and love for his family were the guiding principles of his life. Preceded in death by mother Mary Lou Gerhardt Wilkins, father Ike Wilkins, mother-in-law Esther Null and father-in-law George Null. Survived by his wife, Kathy; children, Jimmy (Rowena) of Akron and Joe Wilkins of Columbus; grandsons, Elijah James and Mason Casino Wilkins; sister, Kaye (Marte) Rupprecht of Swanton, OH; mother-in-law, Eileen Null; sisters-in-law, Paula (Jim) Kuzelka, and Sandy Sword.; brother-in-law, George O. Null; special niece, Mollie Kuzelka; nephews, David (Laura) Christian, Aaron Stanley, Philip Rupprecht, Troy Smith and Eric (Laura) Nungester; and loving uncles, aunts, cousins, great-nephews and nieces and special friends. Especially his Outside the Box small group. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at SPENCE-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus Street, Grove City. The funeral service will be at St. John's Lutheran Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Pastor Donald Allman officiating. Interment Grove City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the James A. Wilkins Memorial Fund at Chase Bank. Online condolences at www.spencemillerfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on May 31, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Wilkins

15 Entries

Jim Wilkins

February 14, 2011

Well its been almost 9 months since my dad passed away and he hasnt helped me win the lottery yet but theres still time! What can I say we think about you always and we continue to hear your words of correction, love, and encouragement. We know that you are in a better place and I cannot wait to see you again. Love, Jimmy Ro Elijah and Mason.

June 25, 2010

Kathy --Sorry I never saw Jim's passing. He will be missed I trust you and family are finding some bit of pease now.

Rick Morrison

Cindi Nelson

June 4, 2010

Rowena,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Cindie & Gary Gerhardt

June 3, 2010

We are better people for having Known and Loved Jimmy. Gary, I and all our children will miss him deeply and will carry on the love he has shown us. Cindie & Gary Gerhardt(Cousin) and family

June 2, 2010

Jim was my cousin and friend. His smile was my favorite thing about him. When he smiled at you, you could feel genuine love. I believe it was the love of Christ that he carried in his heart and spirit.Years ago I planted a garden in my back yard for he and I to share. Jim didn't get strong enough to work in that garden but I did year after year. The garden is still in my back yard and the vegetables are growing. As i work in the garden i will think of my cousin Jim and his smile, that alone will get me through the hot summer days of tending to the garden i'll always refer to as Jimmy's Garden. Lot's of love and prayers to Kathy, Joe, Jimmy, Rowena and the precious little boys Jim loved so much.
Another Angel Has Been Crowned!

Your cousin, Leslie

Debbie VanHorn

June 1, 2010

Jim and my husband, Jack VanHorn, played ball together at GCHS. Jim visited Jack several times during his fight with cancer in 1998. I will always remember him for that and for his courage during his battle. I am so sorry he lost it. My sympathies to all of you.

Connie Feder

May 31, 2010

Kathy -----Terry and I are so sorry about the loss of your husband. Our sympathies to you and your family.

Connie Feder
Hanson Pipe (formerly North Star)

Greg Skinner

May 31, 2010

Kathy and Family ,

Jim was kind and hard working and will be missed by many .
We had a lot of fun when we worked together, and talked a lot of baseball over the last few years.

God Bless all of you !

Greg, Nancy, Evan and Melissa Skinner

Julie Duff

May 31, 2010

Entire Wilkins Family,
Jim fought the good hard fight for a long time. We are in awe of his strength and courage and those of his family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you.
Scott & Julie Duff and family

May 31, 2010

Dearest jimmy,
In our beautiful garden, where the flowers of kinship grow,kissed by the golden sunshine and the gentlest winds that blow. In that pleasant garden, wet with the morning dew, God chose a lovely blossom and found that it was you. You touched many hearts and will live on forever with all of us who love you.
Aunt Shirli & Uncle Ron

May 31, 2010

Kathy, Jim and Joe, I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I met and worked with Jim when I started at OBES just before Jimmy was born. I remember spending time with Jim at the office and listening to him talk to me about his family. He loved his family unconditionally.
We worked closely together with another co-worker and referred to ourselves as “Curley, Larry and Moe”. So many fond memories…may he rest in peace.
My heart and prayers go out to all of the family at this difficult time. Jim will always hold a place in my heart.
Love and blessings to all.
Patricia Morgan (Columbus, Ohio)

Josh Newman

May 31, 2010

Joe, Kathy & Family,

I am so glad I had an opportunity to meet you and share many many great memories together. Mr. Wilkins will always have a special place in my heart, now & forever. Words seem inadequate for the sorrow I feel. God Bless!

Julia Relick

May 31, 2010

I will never forget how much fun I had with Jim, especially in Florida, & with the entire family. I love you guys!

Joe Wilkins

May 31, 2010

I love you dad!

Pam and Darryl Everett

May 31, 2010

Kathy and Family,

We were so sorry to hear about Jim's passing on Saturday. We know it was a long, hard struggle for both you and Jim; but we know also that Jim truly is once again whole and in a much better place today. You and your family are in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. We know Jim will be missed by many.

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