William Dwight Wilkinson born October 27th, 1922 in Steelville, Mo went to be with the Lord on April 30th, 2015. After meeting Ruth Marie Varney at Calvary Baptist Church in Glendale Az, they married in 1949 in Wickenburg, Az. Bill retired after 36 years working for Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a faithful deacon at First Southern Baptist Church in Glendale, Az. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and a loving friend to many. Bill is survived by his wife Ruth, sisters Elloise Wilkinson and Mercedes Perry, brother Bob Wilkinson, daughter Sandra Savage, sons Michael and Troy, grand-daughters Tiffany Hackett, Tara Pierson, Miranda Dungan, great grandchildren Khaler and Bixby and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bill’s name to Hospice of the Valley. Services will be at First Southern Baptist Church, 10250 N. 59th Ave on May 7th, 2015 at 10:00 am. Burial will be immediately following at Resthaven Park Cemetery.