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Submitted: 1/7/18 • Approved: 1/7/18 • Last Updated: 4/8/18 • R810119-G778776-S3
O. B.
Nov 22, 1912
Nov 18, 2009
Hannah
Nov 30, 1915 MO
May 10, 2002 MO
Dau. of John & Rebecca (Adkison) Crossland
Mr. O.B. Wilkins of Vanzant, Mo., died unexpectedly in Willow Springs on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Born on Nov. 22, 1912, in Wray, Colo., to Alva and Jenny (Thompson) Wilkins, he was 96 years old. Mr. Wilkins grew up in Colorado moving to Waynesville, Mo., in 1932. On March 23, 1934, he married Hanna Crossland and the couple moved to Vanzant, Mo., in 1941 where he has resided for the past 68 years. Mr. Wilkins was a farmer who enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, reading, football and Cardinals baseball. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Hanna on May 10, 2002, brothers and sisters, Claude, Winfield, Ardella, Vernie, Walter, Dean, Everett, Julia, Clara, and Dewight. He was further preceded by a grandson Allan Lee. Mr. Wilkins is survived by his son, Bobby Wilkins and his wife Audie; grandson Larry Wilkins; and great-grandson Christopher Wilkins, all of Vanzant, Mo. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. A graveside funeral service was held on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at the Willow Springs City Cemetery, with Pastor Scott Williamson of the First General Baptist Church in Willow Springs officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Willow Funeral Home in Willow Springs. [willowspringsfuneralhome.com]
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