Mr. Marcus A. Wilkins

Mr. Marcus A. Wilkins obituary, Newport News, VA

Mr. Marcus A. Wilkins

Marcus Wilkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by C. C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc. - Newport News on May 28, 2024.

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On Monday May 27,2024 Marcus Antonio Wilkins peacefully transitioned into eternal rest. Marcus Wilkins was born on July 17 1985 to his mother Mrs Felicia Johnson.
He attended Hampton City Schools and later obtained his GED. Marcus was a devoted father to his 5 children and loving son who he grew up in the Aberdeen community where he remained connected, impacting so many people's lives in a positive way. Marcus recently joined Memorial Baptist in Hampton, VA under the leadership of Pastor D. Kelley and most importantly recently gave his life over to the lord,
Marcus always greeted everyone with a smile and a firm handshake, Marcus really enjoyed time with his family. Some of Marcus' favorite pastimes was sports, specifically Football with his favorite team being the Los Angeles Raiders and his favorite Basketball team, the LA Lakers.
Marcus leaves to cherish his memory his parents Toney and Felicia Johnson of Greenville NC his grandmother Magdalean Wilkins Hampton, his fiancee Santoria Freeman Newport News, VA, 3 sons Marcus Jr, Majic and Major Wilkins, 2 daughters Maleeyah and Miracle Wilkins all of Newport News. He also leaves 3 sisters, Shaniquwa Wilkins of Hampton, Deja Wilkins of Greenville, NC and Marshe Jones (Russ) Hampton; 4 brothers Shaquan Wilkins of Hampton, Antoneyo Johnson of Jacksonville, FL, Tedrick and Tyler Johnson of Greenville, NC. Special cousins that grew up with him in the same house Ricketta Wilkins of Hampton, Ricky Wilkins Jr (Jazzmin) of Hampton and Rica Richardson (James) of Newport News. Marcus also left a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
It is the desire of the Wilkins / Johnson families that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
The family of Mr. Marcus A. Wilkins has entrusted his final care to C. C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc.
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Sabrina Thomas Willis

May 29, 2024

I send condolences, prayers and blessings to the Wilkins/Johnson family in the loss of their beloved son and grandson. My prayers are with you.

Peace and Blessings

Dr. Sabrina Thomas Willis and family

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