Kenneth Wilkins

Kenneth Wilkins, age 84, of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Ken was born in Thomaston, Ga to the late Eugene and Carrie Wilkins. Ken spent many of his younger years working in the textile mills in Thomaston and providing for his mother after his father passed away. In 1960 he would marry Linda Mae Britt and begin his family; later, he would apply to become a Georgia State Trooper but ultimately opted to continue working in textiles. In 1969 he began a 30 year career with the JC Penney company that would bring him and his young family to Riverdale, Georgia. Ken was a man who believed in a strong work ethic which he demonstrated daily. He and his family faithfully attended Riverdale First United Methodist Church; later he would rededicate his life to Christ at Teamon Road Baptist Church. Linda passed away in 1990 with terminal cancer, and he would later marry Julie Foster in 1993. After retiring from J.C. Penney he would revisit his love of Law Enforcement by working with the Henry County Sherriff's Department as a bailiff in the court system. Ken was an "All-American" man, he enjoyed the Atlanta Braves, yardwork, carpentry, dogs and cats. He liked watching World War II and western shows, especially ones that featured heroes like Gen. George Patton, Dwight Eisenhower and John Wayne.

Ken was met at Heaven's Gate by his first wife Linda and is survived by their son Wes, daughter-in-law Rhonda and grand daughters Linda and Marisa. Ken was blessed to have a second family and is also survived by his wife Julie and her daughter Leesa, grand daughter Shannon (Andy) and great-grandchildren Faith and Mason. He is also predeceased by Julie's son Jeff.

Ken was a man that led by example and was always willing to help others.

A memorial service for Ken will be held at Eagles Landing First Baptist Church Chapel on October 9th at 11 AM .

In lieu of flowers, Ken's family has asked if you would consider a donation be made to the Georgia Baptist Mission Board through Mission Georgia at https://missiongeorgia.org . This outreach supports Gospel centered ministries.