Neil Wilkins Sr.

1933 - 2022

Neil Allen Wilkins Sr., 88, died March 20, 2022 at Porter Hospice in Centennial, Colorado.

He was born in Batesville, Arkansas, on Dec. 12, 1933, to Iva and Arthur Wilkins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Alma Evans; and a nephew, Nick Evans.

After graduating from Batesville High and attending Arkansas College, he graduated from the Southwestern School of Banking at SMU. He began a successful and well-respected career as a bank officer for over 40 years. He was a lifelong Razorback fan and resident of his beloved home state until he moved to Colorado to be near his daughters. He was active in numerous civic organizations but took great pride in his affiliation with the Jaycees, holding offices at the city, state and national level. One of his proudest accomplishments was being named King White River. He was a proud follower of Christ and served as a lay minister.

He is survived by his college sweetheart and wife of 67 years, Beverly Sims Wilkins; his three daughters, Dawne (Hans) Eliassen of Colorado; Tracy (Cliff) Adcock of Colorado; Leslie (Dave) Wommack of Mississippi and his son and namesake, Neil Wilkins Jr. of Arkansas. He dearly loved his five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

A memorial is being planned.

Memorial contributions can be made to United Methodist Church, 615 E. Main St., Batesville, AR where he was a proud member of the Chaney Sunday school class.