Paul C. Wilkins

Dr. Paul Cole Wilkins, age 78, of Charlottesville, passed away Thursday, November 13th, 2025. Dr. Wilkins, a medical psychiatrist, had been in practice in Charlottesville since 1976. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Yale University in 1969, distinguishing himself by winning the Albert Angier award in Psychology the same year. Afterwards, as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, he earned his Doctor of Medicine at UVA in 1973 followed by completing his residency in psychiatry at UVA in 1976.

Dr. Paul Wilkins was born August 21, 1947, in Buffalo, New York. Paul was a caring and compassionate human being who dedicated his life to helping other people. While he excelled as a psychiatrist, his true calling in life was that of a father and grandfather. He loved nothing more than spending time with his son followed by his two grandsons.

Dr. Wilkins died peacefully at the Hospice of the Piedmont due to complications sustained from a stroke two weeks prior. He is survived by the mother of his child, Wenche L. Wilkins, his son Jon C. Wilkins, and his two grandsons Cole W. Wilkins and Clayton T. Wilkins, all of Charlottesville VA. Paul is also survived by his sibling Joan E. Wilkins, and her son Lyle M. Swann of Winston-Salem, NC.

Every Christmas, one of Paul’s presents to his family was the donation of livestock made in their name to a family in need via Heifer International. Respecting Paul’s wishes, in lieu of flowers or other contributions, please instead send any donations to Heifer International on behalf of his memory.

There will be a memorial service at Monticello Memory Gardens at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025.

SERVICE: Monticello Memory Gardens 12/06/2025 10:00:00