Wayne Lee Wilkinson

Wayne Lee Wilkinson obituary, Greenbrier, TN

Wayne Lee Wilkinson

Wayne Wilkinson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Austin & Bell Funeral Home White House on Jul. 2, 2025.

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Wayne Lee Wilkinson, age 80, of White House, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 surrounded by his family. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Lanier Wilkinson and Joanne Conley Wilkinson; four brothers, Joe Wilkinson Brodie Wilkinson, Odie Wilkinson and Floyd Wilkinson. Wayne is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Wanda Jean Walrond Wilkinson; his four children, Richard Wilkinson, Murfreesboro, TN, Karen (Eric) Allison, Springfield, TN, David (Joy) Wilkinson, Hendersonville, TN and Jennifer (Ashley) Smith, White House, TN; nine grandchildren, Zack (Liz) Allison, Lauren (Greg) Cotten, Evan Allison, Christian (Kaitlyn) Wilkinson, Brennan Wilkinson, Braelyn Wilkinson, Britton Wilkinson, Maura Smith and Andy Smith; three great-grandchildren, Stella Cotten, Tate Cotten and Maverick Allison.
Wayne was a proud veteran of the Army National Guard. and was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church. The greatest joy in his life was his children and grandchildren. He cherished spending time with them. He prided himself in working hard and he left a remarkable impression on all those who had the privilege to know him. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family and friends and he will be dearly missed. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 3-6PM at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House, TN and again on Monday, July 7, 2025 beginning at 9am at Temple Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10am at Temple Baptist Church 117 Marlin Road White House, TN 37188, with Pastor H.D. Jones officiating. Interment will following in White House Memorial Gardens with Evan Alison, Zack Allison, Greg Cotten, Gene Lanius, Andy Smith, Brennan Wilkinson, Britton Wilkinson and Christian Wilkinson serving as pallbearers and with military honors. Honorary pallbearers will be Good News Connect Class of Temple Baptist Church. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com

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