WILKINS

DOBSON — Mr. William W. “Bill” Wilkins Jr., 60, of 233 Pratt Road, Dobson, went to be with the Lord and his loving wife, Martha, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at his home after a brave battle with his illness. Mr. Wilkins was born Nov. 5, 1951, in Rockingham County to William W. Wilkins Sr. and Mary Summerlin Wilkins. He was part owner and operator of Import Auto in Mount Airy and was of the Christian faith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilkins is survived by his two loving sons, Joseph Mason Wilkins of the home and Will Allen of Pilot Mountain; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bruce and Wanda Wilkins and Bob and Katie Wilkins, all of Mount Airy; and nine nieces and nephews, Craig Wilkins, LeAnne Frye, Kelly Wilkins, Shea Wilkins, Aaron Wilkins, Meagan Atkins, Isaac Atkins, Zack Armfield and Madison Armfield. Mr. Wilkins was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Armfield Wilkins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy with services conducted by the Rev. John Deir with burial to follow in the Skyline Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, Sept. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Mountian Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC. 27030 “Bill will always be remembered for his loving nature, kind smile and his poetry.” Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.