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Thomas Wilkinson Obituary
Thomas Jasper Wilkinson Jr., "T.J.," 91, of Lynch Station, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Autumn Care of Altavista.
He was born Feb. 18, 1918, in Lynch Station, a son of the late Thomas Jasper Wilkinson and Mary Andrews Wilkinson. He was a retired senior vice-president and cashier at First National Bank of Altavista with 40 years of service; a charter member of Lynch Station Ruritan Club, where he was a very active member and served in many leadership jobs during his 55 years of membership; a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church; and a Mason with more than 50 years of service in Campbell Lodge 316 AF & AM. Mr. Wilkinson was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Air Force.
He is survived by a sister, Virginia W. Carter, who makes her home with her granddaughter, Robin Carver, her husband, Robert, and their son, Jacob Carver, in Bremen, Ga; a niece, Pamela Bandy of Norfolk; a great-nephew, Brian Bryson of Washington, N.C.; three great-great-nephews, Nicholas, Corey and Justin Powell; and a great-great-niece, Samantha McComb, and her husband and daughter, Sadie.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Beverly W. Powell, and her husband, Hampton O. Powell; a brother-in-law, L. C. Carter; and his niece's husband, J. R. Bandy.
A funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in the Finch & Finch Chapel, Altavista, by the Rev. Allan Murphy and the Rev. Phil Stevens. Masonic Rites will be conducted by Campbell Lodge # 316 AF & AM. A private burial will be on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends following the service until 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 808 Bedford Highway, Lynch Station, VA 24571; Lynch Station Baptist Church, 797 Powell Road, Lynch Station, VA 24571; Lynch Station Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 100, Lynch Station, VA 24571; or a charity of your choice.
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Marvin A Farmer Jr
December 5, 2009
Old friend you will be GREATLY missed!!
Amy Robertson Franklin
December 5, 2009
To the family of T.J.
What a wonderful friend T.J. was to so many people. He was very special to our family and especially to my daddy, Doug Robertson. He will be missed by our family. Cherish the many memories you have of him and they will bring you comfort. Know he lived a happy and fulfilling life serving the Lord.
God Bless you ,
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