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Gary Lee Wilkins
February 29, 1944 - August 8, 2009

Mr. Gary Lee Wilkins was born on Tuesday, February 29, 1944, son of the late Marshall Neil and Vida M. Roach Wilkins. Mr. Wilkins died Saturday, August 8, 2009 at the family residence in Trumann at the age of 65 years 5 months and 10 days. He was born in Batesville, Ar., and lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. Mr. Wilkins was the Executive Director of the Trumann Housing Authority and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Dunavin Wilkins of the home; one son, Jason Moon Wilkins of Nashville, TN; two step-sons, Tracy Joe Dunavin of Memphis, TN, and Randy Dale Dunavin of Harrisburg, AR.; one step-daughter, Lisa Kay Watts of Trumann; two brothers, Calvin JoNeil Wilkins of Hutchinson, KS., and Edwin William

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  1. Larry Cook, Walnut Ridge,AR. says
    August 13, 2009

    So sorry to here of Garys passing.Our prayers are with the family!My brother Charlie and I was talking about how good a person he was,even though it's been over forty years since i last saw him.May God compfort the whole family during this trying time. "An old friend" Larry Cook

  2. Susan (Carr) McGruder), Memphis, Tennessee says
    August 13, 2009

    My mother Carolyn Carr and I want to extend our sympathy to you for the loss of your loved one. My mother and late father (Bill Carr) always spoke highly of Gary and always enjoyed talking to him. We wish you peace and love during this difficult time.Susan (Carr) McGruderand Carolyn Carr

  3. Joe & Debbi Wilkins, Hutchinson, KS says
    August 11, 2009

    It is still so hard to believe my brother Gary is gone. Debbi and I wish so much we could be with the rest of the family today at the services. We are with you all in spirit. We love you all.Thank you to all who have written in this guest book. It is easy to see that Gary has touched many lives in a positive way. We will all miss him. God bless you, and God bless Gary.

  4. Dardanelle & Wanema (Roach) Townsley, Mena, AR 71953 says
    August 11, 2009

    We are sorrow to learn that Gary Passed away and we will pray for all who of the family.

  5. Judi and Bruce Domser and Family, New Hartford, NY says
    August 11, 2009

    Our prayers and blessings go out to all of you. We didn't know Gary, but his son, Jason, is a wonderful man and we know he must have gotten that from his dad. We are sorry for your loss.

  6. Ednasue GrayDavis, Little Rock, Arkansas says
    August 11, 2009

    Mr. Wilkins will sincerely be missed.Special prayers are sent to his family and friends from theHUD Little Rock Field Office Public Housing Division. When, I think of Mr. Wilkins, the Serenity Prayer comes to mind."God,grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,courage to change the things I can, the wisdom & knowledge to know the difference.

  7. Warren Family, Hoxie, Ar. says
    August 11, 2009

    Our thoughts and prayer's are with you during this sad occassion.We send our love and ask the Lord to continue to hold you and lift you up.We pray that through His love andDivine mercy you will be able to Get through all that lies ahead .Please know we love you and will be keeping you all in our prayers.Love to you, Aunt Becky, Brenda , and Doris Warren.

  8. Mitchell Warren, Little Rock, AR says
    August 10, 2009

    Gary was truly an exception person who served the community and the Residents of the City of Truman Housing Authority to the highest degree of an Executive Director and carrying man. He will be missed by all.

  9. Ron and Kay Masssey, Jonesboro, Ar says
    August 10, 2009

    Our sympathy is with you and your family as you go thru this trying time and may God Bless you

  10. Kary Smith, Trumann Arkansas says
    August 10, 2009

    Just wanted to let you all know your in my thoughts and prayers and if you need anything please dont hesitate and ask love,kary

  11. Candis Watts, Batesville, AR says
    August 10, 2009

    Papaw Gary, My heart is breaking as I write this. Words cannot express how much I'm going to miss you and how much I already do! You were an amazing man and an even greater grandfather. I hate that you had to go the way you did, because you had SO much life still left in you! I'm so sad that you won't be here when my daughter comes into this world but I know that she has the best BEST guardian angel anyone could ever have. And I am also glad she gets to carry part of your name on in hers. I love you more than you'll ever know. Rest in Peace and fly high with the angels.

  12. Blytheville Housing Authority, Blytheville, Arkansas says
    August 10, 2009

    We are saddened to hear aboutGary. He fought for so long andso hard. He will be greatlymissed by those in the "housingcommunity". Our thoughts andprayers are with you.

  13. Dale Walton, Trumann Ar says
    August 10, 2009

    Gary was a great school friend & neighborhood friend, he will be missed greatly. God Bless his family.

  14. PAT( WALLACE ) KESSELL, BURTON, MI says
    August 10, 2009

  15. Bob Bradley, Newport, Arkansas says
    August 10, 2009

    My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow. Gary was a very good person and a good friend of mine.

  16. Debbye (Farmer) Davis, Trumann, Arkansas says
    August 10, 2009

    Kathryn and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Gary. He fought so hard for so long. Gary was a fine man. I really got acquainted with him while I worked for Kelley Webb and I always enjoyed visiting with him each time he would come into our office. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  17. Sherri McKay, AR says
    August 10, 2009

    Tyler, I am very sorry to hear about your grandpa. Hang in there.

  18. Jackie Teague, Bay, Ar 72411 says
    August 10, 2009

    My thoughts and prayers is with you and family. Gary was a great and dear friend in school and church. The memories of our friendship is etched in my mind. I'm sorry I will not be able to attend the visitation or funeral due to illness.

  19. Karen Soward, Trumann says
    August 10, 2009

    Lisa,I will remember you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

  20. William Gobbell, Sacramento, CA says
    August 10, 2009

    Sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I graduated from THS in 1961 andknew all the family. His mom was my Sunday School teacher for a couple years. I graduated with Billy.

  21. Batesville Housing Authority, Batesville, Arkansas says
    August 10, 2009

    We were sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was dedicated to the housing industry and will be greatly missed by all the friends he has made among us over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Pat Dunegan, E.D.Batesville Housing Authority

  22. Robert Thompson, Florence, Alabama says
    August 10, 2009

    Joe Neal,So sorry to hear about Gary's passing. I remember him from school and church. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

  23. Teddy Walker, Trumann says
    August 10, 2009

    Gary and I had a friendship that started almost 50 years ago. We made many memories that became a part of me for the rest of my life. He will be missed. My sympathies and condolences go out to his family.

  24. Ricky Poff, Trumann, Ar says
    August 10, 2009

    Ricky and I are sorry we did not make it to night. We will be there tomorrow. I was working in Weiner when I got the call. We love you and you are in our prayers. May God be with you.

  25. Harvey Franklin, Louisville, KY says
    August 9, 2009

    Gary was a great guy. Our sympathies to all of Gary's family. Know that you are in our prayers.

  26. Stan and Sharon Cragg, Conway, AR says
    August 9, 2009

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and all of us many friends of Gary...

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