Mr. Wilkins was born in Union, S.C., June 16, 1950, a son of the late Edward and Virginia Blackwell Wilkins. He was a retired residential builder, a member of Jonesville Baptist Church and was a Mason.

Surviving is his loving mate of 20 years, Ann; a son, Craig Wilkins; a brother, Jimmy Wilkins, all of Jonesville; a step-daughter, Chirsty Warren of Saluda; a step-son, Jimmy Chatman of Tryon; three step-grandchildren, David, Austin, Hunter; a nephew, Edward Wilkins; a great-nephew, R.J. Wilkins; a special cousin, Tommy Ivey, all of Jonesville; and many other special and loving family and friends.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008 at Jonesville Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Ralph Brown.

Memorials may be made to the Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, S.C., 29303.

The S. R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.