William Allen Wilkins

William was originally born in Oxford, North Carolina to Archie and Thelma Wilkins who raised him alongside his sister, Betsy Mauldin who survives him. William was a proud service member who had dedicated 15 years to the United States Air Force and is a Vietnam veteran (1966-1967). After serving the military, William began working for Lockheed as well as Volkswagen where he eventually retired.

William shared 59 beautiful years with his wife, Cheryl Wilkins, who survives him along with their children Leanne Wilkins and Eric Allen Wilkins. William leaves behind a legacy of grandchildren including Justin Wilkins, Brittany Wilkins, Jack Ryan and even great grandchildren named Cason Wilkins, Wren Elliot, and Maisie Smith.

Visitation services for William will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, October 29th at Thompson Funeral Chapel located at 926 S Litchfield Rd in Goodyear, Arizona 85338. Burial will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona located at 2929 E Pinnacle Peak Rd in Phoenix, Arizona 85024.