Mr. Wilkinson was born on November 6, 1931 in Murray, KY to the late Ewing and Lora Hall Wilkinson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Harold was an avid Nascar and Kentucky Wildcat basketball fan. He graduated valedictorian from Almo High School and was a member of Hazel Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Janice Wilkinson; brothers, Hall Wilkinson, Gary Wilkinson, Jerry Wilkinson; a sister, Norma Jean Bogard; in addition to his parents.
Those left to cherish many wonderful memories include his son, Nickie Wilkinson and wife, Virginia Phifer of Brookfield, CT; two sisters, Janice Heck of OK, Marjorie Charlton of Murray; three grandchildren, Lane Wilkinson of Lexington, KY, Taylor Hicks and husband, Jake of Lexington, KY, Justine Phifer of NYC and one great grandchild, Jack Hicks. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
A memorial service will be held at Hazel Baptist Church and service times will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
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Imes Funeral Home & Crematory, downtown Murray is entrusted with caring for his family.