Marcus Evarts Wilkinson, Jr.

Marcus Evarts Wilkinson, Jr., 78, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2003, after a valiant battle against cancer. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, June 9, 2003 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel.

He was born to Marcus Evarts and Mary Elizabeth Wilkinson in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on July 29, 1924. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Naval Air Corps as a Naval Aviator and Flight Instructor. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 47 years in Louisiana, Kentucky and most recently the Coahoma Masonic Lodge # 992 A. F. & A. M. He was an avid golfer and hunter.      

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Dana Boyles Wilkinson; his daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Ken Hamby of The Woodlands; his daughter, Dana Lea Wilkinson and son, Marcus Evarts Wilkinson III both of Big Spring; his grandson, John Michael Wilkinson of Big Spring; his sister, Rhoda Morton of Slidell, Louisiana; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Shannon & Ernestine Boyles of Coahoma; and several nieces & nephews.      

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, and his brother, Tycus Hart Wilkinson.     

The family will receive friends from noon until service time in the Family Gathering Room.     

The family suggests memorials to the Masonic Home and School for Children, P. O. Box 15040, Fort Worth, Texas 76119.          

Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com.,

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