Jerry Wilkins, 75, of Waco, passed away peacefully Monday, April 27, 2020 in Waco.
Graveside Service: 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 1, at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Ricky Woodall officiating
Due to the current COVID-19 mandates, social distancing remains in effect. No more than 10 individuals may be under the tent at the cemetery.
Jerry was born October 27, 1944 in Waco to Grady and Alpha Wilkins. Jerry served in the Army National Guard of Texas before being honorably discharged in 1964. He married Mary Smith on May 27, 1967. Jerry proudly worked for Time Warner Cable for 43 years before retiring in 2011.
Jerry was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Wilkins; his parents; five brothers, Dudley, Calvin, Derwin, Sammy and Larry Wilkins; and one sister, Sharon Wilkins.
Survivors include three children, Melissa Driskell of Waco, Danah Thompson of Waco, Steve Wilkins and wife, Tiffany of Cibolo; granddaughter/daughter, Krista Honey of Waco; two brothers, Donald Wilkins and wife, Lynda of Waco and Gregory Wilkins of Moody; sister, Pam Turner and husband, Carl of Moody; eight grandchildren, Blake Driskell, Mark Lowe Jr., Melanie Lowe, Calvin Lowe, Tara Papendorf and husband, Zach, Madison Driskell and Jakob and Emma Wilkins; five great-grandchildren and one on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Grew up with Jerry in east waco . My condolences to the family , Jerry was a good man an will be missed
I worked with JW for 32 years. So many fun memories. He was a great Man!
So sorry to hear about Jerry, you & my cousin Jerry Page started working at cablevision at the same time back in the day, All of our memories of our past is so fresh in my mind, So sorry Mary & your family, My prayers are with you all, I can remember the last time I saw ya’ll at bingo at the circle, May you rest in peace Jerry , Love Roy & Diana Werthen
I grew up knowing the Wilkins family. I would see Jerry from time to time while he worked for Time Warner. His brother Gregory was my sisters teenage boyfriend and I was the little tagalong sister! A sweet, precious family. Jerry will be missed, my prayers are with his family?
Jerry will be missed. He was one of the finest men I have known. He hired me at Cablevision for my first job out of High School. Great man. Loved and admired by many. My condolences to all of the family. Due to the circumstances I will not be able to attend Friday, but send love and prayers to all. ?
Jerry was one of the sweetest,kindest men that I had the privilege of having as a brother-in-law! I have memories that I will always treasure of him & dear Mary & my beloved Derwin & I together! We had been in contact for quite a while since last year after finding out that we were neighbors!! Enjoy your family reunion in Heaven dear one!Love you!
I knew this guy for many years. My dad derwin and him were one of the greatest men i knew. He will be missed greatly.
I grew up in East Waco with Sammy and Jerry when they lived at the East Terrace ( 2nd oldest house in Waco) and I have many memories and stories of spending nights at the East Terrace —my brother Joe was in Sammy class and Jerry and I was in the same class also Derwin was in my brother Tommys class. We spent a many nights and days
going to the river —fishing and running trot lines ——-hunting and camping at the Blue Hole on the Brazos river.
Through the years after school we all went our separate ways as life often dictates. I last saw Jerry at Sammy`s funeral in Dallas.
I left Waco after returning home from active duty with the Marine Corps and I have lived in Dallas now for the past 52 years. I have always felt that the Wilkins were like a second family even though we all went our separate way.
I know what a fine person Jerry was and I know he will be missed .
May the good lord Jesus bring peace to his loved ones and may Jerry rest in peace——— safely home with his loved ones who have gone before him.
James Moon
Plano, Texas
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I met Jerry in about 1963 while dating his good friend, Ronny Page. I remember when he and Mary met. She was going to beauty school. The four of us spent many Friday nights playing Wahoo and other board games. Ronny and I married as did Jerry and Mary. Over the years while raising children, our lives allowed us to drift apart. Ronny has also gone to be with the Lord. I am sure they are telling tales, laughing and reminiscing. I always thought Jerry to be a super sweet guy and when he and Mary got married you just knew it would last and it did. My prayers and condolences to Mary and the entire family.
I grew up with the Wilkens family, spent many a night there. Was best friends with Calvin, Larry, and Gregory. Grew up around Derwin, Sammy and Jerry. We all fished together a lot on that Brazos. Anybody that knew Jerry Dean respected him. Was a great family man. I remember when he married Mary, he loved her so much. Guess he didnt want to be here without her. Prayers go out to all of the Wilkens family that the lord will give them strength to endure their loss. Growing up we called Jerry Dean, ” Wee”. Rest in Peace brother.
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s death. I think Jerry and I started to work about the same time at “TV Cable” as it was called in 1968-69. We worked together for the 7 years I was there, in the Engineering Dept. I was the Dispatcher/Routing Clerk. I remember Jerry as being very quiet and shy but was a great worker and good friend. Remember some fun parties as his and Mary’s home. They were a sweet couple who seemed like they were just “made for each other.” My prayers go out to the Wilkens’ family.