He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Arrington Wilburn and Joseph Kenneth Wilburn, Sr.
He was a retired supervisor at the Newport News Shipbuilding Huntington-Ingalls. He was a devoted member of the Colonial Heights Baptist Church.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Linda Degan Wilburn, his sons, Brian Wilburn (Karen) and Greg Wilburn; brother, David Wilburn; grandchildren, Nicole Wilburn and Brandon Wilburn and his loving pet of many years, Jinger.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.nelsencares.com.
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA.