James Robin Wilkins' Obituary
WILKINS, JAMES ROBIN 61, passed away on August 19 after a battle with Cancer. James was born on July 17, 1950 in Dallas, TX to J.D. and Joy Wilkins. James attended Samuel High School graduating in 1968. He was in the US Army from 1970-1972. He returned to Dallas to work for the Bell System, retiring in 2009 after 41 years of service. On October 21, 1982, James married Cindy. They have two children, Elizabeth Fowler of Dallas and Josh Wilkins, currently serving in the US Marines in Pensacola, FL. James has two granddaughters, Alexis and Ashley Fowler of Dallas. He has a sister, Linda Turrentine of Allen, TX and several nieces and nephews. James’ long-time co-worker, brother-like best friend, Tommy Burleson of Cedar Creek, TX will be one of many friends that will miss James’ dry sense of humor, faithfulness to friends, home cooking and down-right home-town goodness to all that really knew him. Visitation will be from 6-8PM at Restland Funeral Home on Thursday, 08/25/2011. Graveside services will be at 10:00AM, Friday, 08/26/2011 at Restland Memorial Park.
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