James is survived by his son Colby Wilkie; his son Jason Wilkie; his daughter Christy Wright; his son Brent Wilkie; and his son William Wilkie; his brother Jerry Wilkie.
James was preceded in death by his father Clarence Wilkie and his mother Margaret (Henson) Wilkie.
A gathering of friends and family for James will be held Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Gross Funeral Home, 120 Wrights St, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grossfuneralhome.com for the Wilkie family.