Francis 'Onree' Wilkinson, Jr.

Francis “Onree” Wilkinson, Jr. age 71, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; Francis Wilkinson, Sr. and Lucille Robinson Wilkinson. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Sherry) Williams Wilkinson, brothers; Thomas R. Wilkinson, and Ronald A. (Lorie) Wilkinson. He also leaves behind three special nephews, Chris, Ron and Hunter and four special nieces, Racheal, Lauren, Terra, and Julie. Onree was especially blessed also to have a wonderful father-in-law, Benjamin B. Williams who he admired and loved dearly. “Uncle Onree” will be missed by his great nieces and nephews Blake, Trevor, Cayla, Christen, Damion, Kira, Rylann, Anthony, Paden, Abigail and Jackson. Many others will cherish memories of good family times, especially Benny (Debbie) Green, Aurelia (Chip) Travis and Tony (Traci) Green, as well as by all the grandchildren who affectionately called him “Paw Paw Onree “.; Corey, Brandon, Breanna, Kaleigh, Barrett, Claire, Madison, and Karson. He is also survived by many cousins, aunts, and uncles. Onree graduated from Vigor High School in 1959, and worked for many years as a pipeline engineer. He was a member of Lafitte Baptist church and lived in College Woods for the past twelve years. The family would like to thank all the third floor CCU nurses at the Mobile Infirmary for their excellent care and compassion shown during his final days. The family would also like to thank Rev. Jim Jordan, the Miller’s, Finlay’s and the entire staff of the Mission of Hope each and everyone who showed “Onree” God’s unconditional love and acceptance the last years of his life. Funeral service will be held from the chapel at Forest Lawn Funeral Home on Thursday. December 29, 2011, at 12:00 noon, with visitation at the funeral home from 10:00 until service time. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Saraland. In lieu of flowers to honor Onree’s wishes, donations may be made in his memory to the Mission of Hope Ministries, 14970 Mission Road, Mobile, AL, 36608 Arrangements by: Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 9700 Celeste Road, Saraland Alabama.