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Wilbur Wilkins Obituary
Portsmouth - Wilbur J. Wilkins III,"Bubba," 58, of Portsmouth, passed away September 23, 2015 at Maryview Hospital. Bubba was a native of Portsmouth, and was a retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur J. Wilkins, Jr. and his mother, Catherine W. Cotton.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Roberta "Bobbie" Wilkins; two sons, BJ Wilkins and wife, Vanell, Marcus Wilkins and fiancé, Michelle McDonald, and a daughter, Sherry Wilkins and fiancé, Danny Justice; two sisters, Edna Burch and husband, Sam and Donna Monell and husband, David; five grandchildren, William Chandler, Cameron Wilkins, Kailyn Wilkins, Kylie Berry, and Marly Wilkins; and one niece, Mandy Monell.
The most important quality about Bubba was his quiet gentle soul. Bubba worked in carpentry and construction, and truly enjoyed his work. He loved the company of his grandchildren and relaxing at home. Bubba leaves behind many extended family members and friends.
Private memorial services were conducted by Sturtevant Funeral Home on September 29, 2015.
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Marcus Wilkins
December 7, 2019
I love you dad so much an miss you crazy man. Cryin years later still not any easier. the holidays jus aint the same man.
Rita Zalonis
October 2, 2015
You left an empty chair and a hole in our hearts. Always loved and missed. Much love to all
Kylie Berry
September 30, 2015
Paw Paw you will always be in my heart. :**(
Kylie Berry
September 30, 2015
You are the best paw paw I ever had in my life. I miss you! I love you paw paw.
William Chandler
September 30, 2015
I will miss you pawpaw and please say hi to my dad I love you.
Sherry Wilkins
September 30, 2015
I love you Dad! We will think of you everyday. You will be missed more then you'll ever know!!!
Roberta ( Bubba ) Wilkins
September 30, 2015
You will always be in my hart. Everytime I see a bird or squirrel in the yard I'll think of you. I will see you when I look at our children., every time our song plays I will hear you. Rest in peace boo.
Donna Monell
September 29, 2015
Dear Bro Bubba I miss you so much each day. I am glad we got to spend some time together this last year and half! You will always be my little bro and Uncle Bub to my kitties you are will be in my heart and prayers each day. Love you always and forever, Donna
Mitzi Black
September 29, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
Cameron Wilkins
September 29, 2015
We will always remember you in our hearts. I will see you again. Love you.♡♡
Kailyn Wilkins
September 29, 2015
You are the greatest Papa....I love you ♡♡♡
Jimmy & Debbie Buchanan
September 29, 2015
This world has lost a good and honest man. Bubba was a great friend, someone you could always count on to lend a hand or give a bit of Bubba wisdom. He is truly missed by us both. Prayers to Bobbie and the family.
Edna Burch
September 29, 2015
Bubba you were the best little brother a sister could have. Your kind.heart and gentle ways carried you through life. You were "famous"in your lifetime with situations you got yourself into.Its true you were a great and loving grandfather dad,brother,husband,friend.If someone met.you it was always memorable.All my love,forever the big sister Edna
Bobbie Wilkins
September 28, 2015
Love you boo♥♥♥♥♥
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