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George Steven Wilkinson, “Steve”, 71, of Rockwell, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.
He was born in Catawba County, NC to the late Clyde M. Wilkinson and Hazel Bollinger Wilkinson the youngest of 6 children. He graduated from Riverside High School Painesville, Ohio and immediately joined the United States Marine Corps, and served in the Vietnam War until wounded in action. Steve owned Wilkinson Drywall and enjoyed carpentry especially helping anyone in need. Steve never met a stranger and loved his family, friends and country. He often would pay the tab for anyone in uniform at a restaurant.
In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas “Tommy” Wilkinson, Gilbert “Gil” Wilkinson and Darrell Wilkinson; sister, Marcella “Marcey” Williamson; and grandson, Christian Rivera.
Steve is survived by his wife, Kimberly Wilkinson; daughter, Catherine “Cathy” W. Rivera of the home; sons, Luke O. Wilkinson, US Army stationed at Fort Bragg; Clayton R. Sloop (Dawna) of Kallispell, MT; Matthew R. Sloop (Ashley) of Cleburne TX; godchildren, Zachary Walters and Ann Beatty (Brent); grandchildren, Justin Wilkinson of Minn., Ollie Halsey (James) of Troutman, NC and Cerena Rivera of Belmont, NC; sister, Joyce Lehtonen of OH and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a memorial service held at the Salisbury National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Wilkinson family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Jerry Lambert says
So sorry for the loss of Steve!
Cathy Rivera says
Daddy you meant the world to me. I have strived to be like you in many areas. Your kindness,respect,loyalty and honesty was always unfailingly. My heart breaks that you are gone. You touched so many people,especially me. Kim said it right..the deaf leading the blind. This past year has been wonderful getting closer to you. Even though the circumstances wasn’t the greatest we stuck together and was just fine. I love you daddy and will miss you terribly but I know where you are. You wouldn’t want me to wallow in sorrow. You would want me to embrace life and be all I can be. Thank you for being my daddy and I will see you again one day. I love you
Danny &Dianna says
We loved Steve he was a special friend! We will miss you! Next Monday we were all going to Outer Banks staying on the beach, now that will never happen! (Even if the covid-19 did make us postpone til Oct. ❤️Love Danny and Dianna
Ashley Brumbaugh says
Steve you touched so many hearts and souls with your time on earth I’m sure you will continue to touch the hearts and souls of those above you were an amazing man that had so much joy in life to share me and the girls cadence and Madison will forever thank you for all you did for us we love you so so much miss kk says love u uncle Steve Steve til we see you agian fly high
Sarah Patterson says
My heart breaks with this tragic news… i just want to say my uncle Steve was a wonderful man, husband,father, friend, & an amazing uncle! He will forever be loved & missed. Also i want to say i love you and i am truly sorry Aunt Kim…
Judy & Christy Pitts says
Matt, Ashley and family I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences.
Martha Pope-Brown says
I hate that the world has lost such a great person. I can’t count the many times he helped me as a friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed!! Heaven has a new Angel. I am sure he will still be watching over all of us.