David Wilkins, 57, of Sour Lake, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Sour Lake, David was a shift manager for Goodyear with thirty-seven years of service. He was a United States Army veteran.
David always loved helping his friends and enjoyed hunting. He was a member of Growing in Christ Church in Sour Lake.
Survivors include his wife of thirty-eight years, Mary Wilkins of Sour Lake; sons, Richard Wilkins and Sabrina Abshire of Lumberton, and Randy Wilkins of Sour Lake; mother, Josephine Wilkins of Sour Lake; brothers, James Wilkins and his wife Maxine, Monroe Wilkins and his wife Dianna, Harry Wilkins and wife Jennifer, Barry Wilkins, and Jim Wilkins and Traci Jordan all of Sour Lake; sister, Mary Jo Lands of Richmond, Virginia; and his grandchildren, Colby Wilkins, A.J. Jones, and Kelvin Gabriel Wilkins.
His father, Louis Wilkins preceded him in death.
His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2009, at First Baptist Church of Sour Lake with burial to follow at Old Grayburg Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Broussard’s.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
