Shawn Christopher Wilkinson

Shawn Christopher Wilkinson obituary, Waynesboro, MS

Shawn Christopher Wilkinson

Shawn Wilkinson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Freeman Funeral Home - Waynesboro Chapel - Waynesboro on Oct. 17, 2024.

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Mr. Shawn Wilkinson, 45, of Waynesboro, MS, passed from this life Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Sunday, January 14, 1979 to James David Wilkinson and Judy Faye Davis. He served in the Army National Guard for 16 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. Shawn is preceded in death by his father, James David Wilkinson and brother, Toney Davis. He is survived by his mother, Judy Faye Davis; daughter, Samantha Wilkinson (Blaiken Mitchell); brother; Scottie Davis (April); sister, Misty Wilkinson; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation for Mr. Wilkinson will be held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Freeman Funeral Home, 1305 Skyland Drive, Waynesboro, MS. Funeral Services will be held at 5:00 PM Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Freeman Funeral Home, with Rev. Jason West officiating. Interment will be in the Biloxi National Cemetery, on Tuesday October 22, 2024.

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