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Herman Wilkins Jr.

January 21, 1952 August 2, 2024
Herman Wilkins Jr.
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Obituary for Herman Wilkins Jr.

Herman Wilkins, Jr. was born in Oxford, Mississippi on Monday, January 21, 1952 to the late Herman Wilkins, Sr. and Mary Louise (Robinson) Wilkins. As a child, Herman lived briefly in Arkansas, but was raised in Memphis, TN. Herman transitioned this life on Friday, August 2, 2024.


Herman "June" "Maestro" Wilkins, Jr. met his wife of 53 years, Dorothy "Dot" (Ingram) at the age of 5, while living in Arkansas. That friendship led to 3 children.


Herman retired after 38. years of service with the City of Memphis. He was a champion for the union, serving AFSCME Local 1733 for over 20 years. He was baptized in Christ in 1971 at the Firestone Church of Christ by Bro. MA Hull. Herman served in various roles as a member of Klondike Church of Christ. At the time of his death, Herman was a faithful member of the SouthEastSide Church of Christ, under the tutelage of Bro. Don Burnell Holly. Herman was a lover of bowling, fishing, and bbqing (barbecuing), and his Dallas Cowboys.


Preceding him in death were his parents, Herman Wilkins, Sr., Mary Louise (Robinson) Wilkins, his brothers, David, Calvin, Frank, John Lee, Elijah "Jimbo" Wilkins, and his sister, Hanna Jean Wilkins.


His memory will be cherished by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" (Ingram) Wilkins, his children, Marvin Wilkins (Ashia) of Zion, IL, Tammera Jones (William) of Oak Lawn, IL, Herman Wilkins, III of Los Angeles, CA, and a special son, Christopher Brunson (Keyeron) of Memphis, TN. His grandchildren, Timothy Jones of Oak Lawn, IL, Tiffany Demus (Lamar) of Chicago, IL, D. Renee Wilkins-Walker (Jacob) of Round Lake Beach, IL, Eddie Wilkins, Michael Wilkins of Memphis, TN, Marvin Wilkins, Jr and LeAndria Wilkins of Zion, IL. One great-granddaughter, Ayla Walker of Round Lake Beach, IL.


One brother, Willie Wilkins (Nichon) of Dallas, TX and one sister, Stella Wilkins of Memphis, TN. A HOST of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and friends to mourn his passing.


Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901) 379-0861.

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