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Archie Ellis Wilkinson

1949 - 2022

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1949

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2022

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Archie Wilkinson Obituary

WILKINSON, Archie Ellis, 72, of Chesterfield. Born October 26, 1949 in Richmond, Virginia, he

lived in Chesterfield, Virginia, where he passed away at home Thursday January 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sheila Dance Wilkinson; two children, Jennifer W. Taylor (John) and Stephen T. Wilkinson; grandchildren, Tyler, Alaina and Evan. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, loved by a large and extended family and a loyal friend to many others.

Archie was co-owner of Wilkinson's Flowers Inc., a 60-year-old multigeneration business in the Richmond area, with his wife, Sheila. Archie chose to be cremated and a visitation will be announced on a later date due to COVID.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 16, 2022.

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Aaron Schwartz

April 20, 2022

I'm sorry Sheila, I just found out. Archie was a great man and I have nothing but the fondest memories of him.

Deanna Reed

January 16, 2022

Sheila, I am so sorry for your loss. Archie was a great man and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tracy Lester

January 16, 2022

Sheila, my deepest sympathy to all of your family. Archie Wilkinson was a great boss, honest, and loyal family man.

Carol McGinnis Beachy

January 16, 2022

Sheila, I am so sorry to hear about Archie. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, please let me know.
Carol

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