Howard Wilkinson

William Howard Wilkinson Jr.
Funeral services for William Howard Wilkinson Jr., 75, of Washington were held Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at the Victory Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. David Phillips and Rev. Neal Beard officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. He died December 26.
Mr. Wilkinson was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late W.H. and Gold House Wilkinson. He was a circulation district manager for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for 30 years and was currently a U-Haul dealer in Washington. He served in the Army National Guard for 34 years and was a founder and attendee of Grace Tabernacle.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Joyce Daniel Wilkinson of Washington; a son and daughterin law, Joseph Daniel (Joda) and Robin Wilkinson, Washington, Cindy Wilkinson Callaway; four sisters, Hazel W. Sali, Boise, Idaho, Imogene W. Echols, North Augusta, Mary Lane Sayer, Lincolnton, and Jane Hutchinson, Senoia; grandchildren, Christen W. Hite, William H. Wilkinson IV, Nicolette G. Wilkinson, and Joseph D. (Jordy) Wilkinson; and a great-grandchild, Will Hite.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Tabernacle, P.O. Box 802, Washington 30673.
Pallbearers included Donald Coursey, Adriel Cartwright, Newton Gunter, Lee Connell, Howell Hunt Jr., and Chester A. Beck.
Hopkins Funereal Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.