William Anthony “Tony” Wilkins, 69, of Lyons was fatally injured while working at his home on January 18, 2015. He was survived by Deborah O’Connor, his loving and devoted wife of 25 years, his three sons John, Steven, and Eric Wilkins, and his daughter Amanda Cole.After graduating Tulsa Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1963, Tony faithfully served his country with distinction as a Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army Signal Corps for 26 years before retiring and moving to Colorado. He was active in his community and was an avid SCUBA enthusiast. His zest for life and appreciation for nature were contagious. His presence will be greatly missed by all including his cats and his beloved Dobermans, Shelby and Spencer. A Celebration of Tony’s life will take place at the Pinewood Springs Community Church on Wednesday evening January 28, 2015 at 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Pinewood Springs Fire Protection District in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.
