He was born May 25, 1938 in Danville, a son of John D. and Louise Dobbins Wilkinson. He married Alice Carver August 1968 in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Erin (Jason) Lewis of Peoria; five grandchildren, Rob, Ted, Sam, Cate, and Will; one sister, Susann Wilkinson of Summerville, Mass.; and one brother, Jack Wilkinson of Danville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one granddaughter, Emma.
Mr. Wilkinson was employed by Peoria School District 150 as a Work Coordinator for Students with special needs, retiring in 2001.
He was a member of the Peoria Chess Federation, a former Master Bridge player, an avid model railroader, photographer, and a Civil War buff.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2011 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the chapel. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.
View William’s life story at www.Davison-Fulton.com.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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