great-grandfather, and friend passed away on

Friday, April 6, 2007. John was born in Colquitt,

Georgia, a hometown which he loved and visited

as often as possible. John’s friendly, supportive

and loving manner will be missed by family and

friends. John graduated in 1940 from Miller

County High School. John served his country in

World War II and received many commendations

for his service. John worked for many years as a

Store manager for W.T. Grants. In recent years,

He worked for the Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home.

John and Mary were married in Colquitt, Georgia

on June 25, 1948. John and Mary were predeceased

by sons, John B. Wilkin, Jr. and Charles M. Wilkin.

They are survived by their daughters Marsha Greinke

(Don) and Pamela Coleman; grandchildren Michelle

Walker (Chad), Zack Greinke, Luke Greinke,

Stephanie Coleman and Katherine Coleman. Great

grandchildren Payton Walker and Avery Walker.

A Memorial service is scheduled for Thursday,

April 12, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. at Reeves Memorial

Methodist Church, 1100 North Fern Creek,

Orlando, Fl. 32803 (407) 896-2734

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to

The Reeves Memorial Methodist Church.

ARRANGEMENTS BY: BALDWIN-FAIRCHILD

FUNERAL HOME, LAKE IVANHOE CHAPEL,

301 NE Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando, FL. 32804

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