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Theodore B.
Wilkins
Jun 15, 1926 — Nov 11, 2021
Theodore B. Wilkins was born to Sabria Camp Wilkins and Jessie Wilkins in Winston-Salem, NC on June 15, 1926. He was the youngest of seven children
2 girls (Helen, Eliza) and 5 boys (Jerry, Raymond, Nathan, Wesley).
He was a member of White Rock Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC for many years and served on the Trustee Board. He was one of the oldest active
members of the Church. Theodore served in the US Army and received an Honorable Discharge in 1946. He then attended the National Institute of Painting and Paperhanging where he received his Certificate. He subsequently pursued the field of auto mechanics and became the 2 nd best mechanic in Winston-Salem.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Siblings, Devoted Wife, Clara Wilkins of 74yrs, and one son, Steven Wilkins.
Theodore leaves to cherish his memories, two sons: Jesse Theodore Wilkins of Newark NJ and Sylvester Wilkins (Vera Jones-Wilkins) of Jacksonville FL.
He is also survived by four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, a 103-year-old Cousin Ida Mae Nelson and a host of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at White Rock Baptist Church. Mr. Wilkins will be publicly viewed
from 12:00 PM ~ 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Interment in Salisbury National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to White Rock Baptist Church are requested in memory of Mr. Theodore Wilkins.
A special thanks to: Pauline and Cornell Leak (Caregiver and Friend), Vanessel and Willis Pickard (Friend), Linda Norwood (Caregiver) and Cynthia Norwood
(There are no words to describe this God sent Caregiver Angel that endured to the end). Trellis hospice team especially Laura who provided
passionate medical care and Trinity Glen for the wonderful nursing home care.
For a copy of funeral program click here
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