Thomas Edward "Tom" Wilkins

Thomas Edward "Tom" Wilkins obituary, Okeechobee, FL

Thomas Edward "Tom" Wilkins

Thomas Wilkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Forest Hills Funeral Homes - Palm City Chapel on Jan. 5, 2026.
Tom Wilkins, 84, of Okeechobee, FL went to heaven on January 1, 2026.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 19, 1941 to Henry and Mary Wilkins.

Graduate from Fairmont High School and Sinclair College. Married to Bobbi Wilkins for 63 years. Worked for Hobart Corporation for 25 years as a Traffic Director and Sales Representative in Troy Ohio and West Palm Beach. Retired from Mettler Toledo as a Sales Representative in West Palm Beach.

Tom enjoyed boating, cruising and being with family. Active Member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Buckhead Ridge for many years, was an Alter Server, Eucharistic Minister and Usher. Active Member of the Knights of Columbus for 65 years. Served many different positions in the Knights. Was a member of the 4th Degree Honor Guard in both Stuart and Buckhead Ridge.

Tom is survived by wife Bobbi, Son Tom,Jr (Kim) Daughter Kathi (deceased), Granddaughters Ashley Taylor (Jonathan) and Jennifer Wilkins. Grandchildren, Joey Myerhoff (Jillian), Lauren Mahieu(Richard), Allison Myerhoff, Philip McDonnell. Great Grandchildren Jaylynn Lefebvre, Lana Taylor, Harper, Wren and Knox Mahieu. Many nieces and nephews and special friends.

Brother Jerry Wilkins (Martha), Sistrer Barbara Golden (Walt deceased)

Services will be January 10, 2026 at St. Theresa of Child Jesus in Buckhead Ridge, FL.

Viewing will be from 9 to 10. Mass will be at 10. Burial will be at Forest Hills Cemetery in Palm City at a later date.

In lieu of flowers or gifts please make Donations to Knights of Columbus Council 11284. PO Box 1109 MooreHaven, FL 33471.

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January 7, 2026

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January 5, 2026

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January 5, 2026

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Cindy & Mark Warrington

January 7, 2026

We all have great memories with you Uncle Tom. Your smile and laugh has always been contagious. We will miss you. Rest easy.
Love Mark, Cindy, Drew & Jack

Barbara Golden

January 5, 2026

RIP big brother
You are greatly missed
Love you
Barb

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