Thomas Eugene Wilkinson

19 Oct 1926 - 18 Jun 1982

Thomas Eugene Wilkinson, 55, died his home at 3:00 p.m. Friday following a brief illness. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bob Bauer and Jerry Parmer officiating. 

Mr. Wilkinson was born in San Angelo on October 19, 1926. He retired from the Navy following 20 years of active service, during which time he served in World War 11 and the Korean War. Following his retirement, he moved back to San Angelo where he later bought Deluxe Dry Cleaners and operated it until April, 1982.

Mr. Wilkinson was a member of the Lions Club and the Vice President of the Wool Capital Region AACA. Survivors include his wife, Volita; three sons, Wayne Wilkinson of Portsmouth, Virginia, Harry Wilkinson of Portsmouth, Virginia and Terry Wilkinson of Plano, Tx.; three daughters, Marie Whitfield of Portsmouth, Virginia, Ramona Brunson of Bronte, and Anita Danaher of Hamshire, TX.; one sister, Jessie Melton of San Angelo; one brother, John Wilkinson of San Angelo; and nine grandchildren. 

Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers are members of the Antique Automobile Club.

San Angelo, Texas
San Angelo Standard-Times
20 Jun, 1982
Page 2


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** Narrative summary of the obituary:

Thomas Eugene Wilkinson, 55, died on 18 June 1982. Born in San Angelo on 19 October 1926, he served in the Navy for 20 years, including World War II and Korean War. He later owned Deluxe Dry Cleaners until April 1982.

** Narrative summary of funeral services:

Services were held on 20 June 1982 at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bob Bauer and Jerry Parmer officiated. Burial was in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were members of the Antique Automobile Club.

Transcript:
Thomas Eugene Wilkinson

19 October 1926 - 18 June 1982

Thomas Eugene Wilkinson, 55, died at his home at 3:00 p.m. Friday following a brief illness. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bob Bauer and Jerry Parmer officiating. 

Mr. Wilkinson was born in San Angelo on October 19, 1926. He retired from the Navy following 20 years of active service, during which time he served in World War II and the Korean War. Following his retirement, he moved back to San Angelo where he later bought Deluxe Dry Cleaners and operated it until April, 1982.

Mr. Wilkinson was a member of the Lions Club and the Vice President of the Wool Capital Region AACA. Survivors include his wife, Volita; three sons, Wayne Wilkinson of Portsmouth, Virginia, Harry Wilkinson of Portsmouth, Virginia and Terry Wilkinson of Plano, TX.; three daughters, Marie Whitfield of Portsmouth, Virginia, Ramona Brunson of Bronte, and Anita Danaher of Hamshire, TX.; one sister, Jessie Melton of San Angelo; one brother, John Wilkinson of San Angelo; and nine grandchildren. 

Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers are members of the Antique Automobile Club.

San Angelo, Texas
San Angelo Standard-Times
20 June 1982
Page 2

** Vital Statistics Summary:

| Field   | Information                 |
|---------|-----------------------------|
| Name    | Thomas Eugene Wilkinson     |
| Age     | 55 years                    |
| Birth   | 19 October 1926; San Angelo |
| Death   | 18 June 1982; at his home   |

** Table of Relationships:

| Name                    | Relationship    | Residence            |
|-------------------------|-----------------|----------------------|
| Thomas Eugene Wilkinson | Decedent        | San Angelo           |
| Volita                  | Wife            | Not specified        |
| Wayne Wilkinson         | Son             | Portsmouth, Virginia |
| Harry Wilkinson         | Son             | Portsmouth, Virginia |
| Terry Wilkinson         | Son             | Plano, TX            |
| Marie Whitfield         | Daughter        | Portsmouth, Virginia |
| Ramona Brunson          | Daughter        | Bronte               |
| Anita Danaher           | Daughter        | Hamshire, TX         |
| Jessie Melton           | Sister          | San Angelo           |
| John Wilkinson          | Brother         | San Angelo           |
| Unnamed                 | 9 Grandchildren | Not specified        |

** Publication Details:

| Field         | Information               |
|---------------|---------------------------|
| Newspaper     | San Angelo Standard-Times |
| City          | San Angelo                |
| State         | Texas                     |
| Date          | 20 June 1982              |
| Page          | 2                         |

** Other relevant information:

Mr. Wilkinson was a member of the Lions Club and the Vice President of the Wool Capital Region AACA. He retired from the Navy after 20 years of active service, including World War II and the Korean War. After retirement, he bought and operated Deluxe Dry Cleaners until April 1982.