Kenneth Wilkins

Kenneth Wilkins was born August 8, 1931 in the Mud Creek Community of Adamsville, TN the son of the late Otis Lee and Georgia Irons Wilkins.

He was united in marriage to Nellie Sue Hardin on April 17, 1954. Mrs. Wilkins preceded him in death on September 3, 2012, they were married for 58 years.

Mr. Wilkins served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for over 25 years as a supervisor at Jetrick's in Selmer. A hard working man who rarely stopped for breaks, loved being outside - tending to his yard, and genuinely loved being around people. He started working at Sawmeal in Adamsville to stay active and be around neighbors and friends. He was affectionately known to everyone who ate at the restaurant as,
"Mr. Kenneth."

He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Adamsville.

Mr. Wilkins departed this life on July 13, 2022 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 90 Years, 11 Months, 5 Days. He is survived by a son, Randy Wilkins and wife Kathy of Selmer, TN; a sister, Mary Ruth Droke of Selmer, TN; a brother, Earl Wilkins of Adamsville, TN; two granddaughters, Katie Wilbanks and husband Jamie, Kristen Wilkins; two great granddaughters, Sadie and Emmie Wilbanks; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Wilkins was preceded in death by a daughter, Patti White; a brother, Burl Wilkins.