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Scott Wilkins Obituary
NORFOLK, VA: Scott Kelly WILKINS, 46, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia after an extended illness.
Mr. Wilkins was born Monday, July 17, 1967 to Marmaduke and Barbara Crews Wilkins in Brooklyn, New York.
His aunts Rev. Loretta Norris and Roberta Hill brought Scott to Mansfield at an early age to raise with their families. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School, and served in the United States Air Force. After his discharge from the Air Force Scott spent his time between New York, Mansfield, and Virginia where he spent the last 2 ½ years in Newport News. While in Newport News Scott was employed with Fenner Construction Company. He was a member of the Greater Mitchell Chapel AME Church.
Scott is survived by his wife, Veda Wilkins, Randallstown, Maryland; his mother, Barbara Wilkins, Mansfield; and his father, Marmaduke Wilkins, Brooklyn, New York; five daughters, Lachelle Brooks, Hampton, Virginia, Kadija Hamlin, Newport News, Naeshawn Wilkins, Bronx, New York, Shariyah Davis, Mansfield, and Laurin Freeman, Georgia; two sons, Jacari Wilkins, Newport News, and Justin Wilkins, Randallstown; a brother, Michael Wilkins, Brooklyn, New York; an additional aunt, Evang. Norma (Elmo) Bean, Euclid, and Arnetta Wilkins, Brooklyn; and a host of cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, in the Greater Mitchell Chapel AME Church at 11 a.m. with his pastor Rev. Louise Jackson officiating and his former pastor Rev. Brandon Davis delivering the eulogy.
The family will receive friends at the home of Scott's mother Barbara at 466 Hammond Ave. and his Aunt Loretta at 525 Daisy St.
Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralservices.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Kiana Willis
September 7, 2013
You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. Until we meet again, my friend always Kiana. I'll be praying for Ms. Barbara and the rest of the family. REST IN PEACE!!!
September 6, 2013
God is blessing you right now dear friend. Rose Hood Mansfield, Ohio
Darryl Fenner
September 4, 2013
On behalf of the Fenner Family and Residential construction Scott Wilkins will always be remembered as a part of the family and business partner who I look at as a brother. Scott will truly be miss here in Virginia.
Verona Mason - Waddell
September 3, 2013
Scott was such a wonderful young man, so full of life and promise and always had a smile. He was always positive, full of courage and hope, and his life will remain an inspiration to all who knew him.
R.I.P. family you will truly be missed!
September 3, 2013
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Garline Everett
September 3, 2013
To special man who has help and gave greatness to this world. He was a proud father and friend. He loved to cook and feed anyone that was around. Though his sickness he was strong and very encourage to us. We are going to miss you Scott. I was lucky to share time with you and your family. A candle is always lit for you in my heart. Love Garline, Deshay, Chel'la and Family.
naeshaun wilkins
September 3, 2013
I love u daddy always an foreva
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