William Jimmy Wilkins died on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Temple Terrace, Fla. William Jimmy Wilkins was born on July 6, 1936, in Tampa, Fla., the son of William Henry Allen Wilkins and Ella Leona.
He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea during his time of service. After his years in the service, he was a lineman for Tampa Electric and then traveled to Vietnam, Thailand and Saudi Arabia to install power lines in those countries. When he returned to the United States, he joined his father and brothers as a pipefitter and welder, which he did until he retired.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Annie (Mathis) Wilkins; son, Michael Wayne Wilkins; and grandson, Michael Dustin Wilkins.
William is survived by his son, William (Billy) Wilkins (Kerry); Daughter, Cheryl Wilkins Voyles (David); brother, Rusty (Lorraine) Wilkins; nine grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at Midway Baptist Church. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (850) 973-2258.
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