Larry Van Wilkinson Obituary
The family announces the passing of Larry Van Wilkinson of Daphne, Alabama on November 11, 2026. Larry, born on October 15, 1948, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Larry Van Wilkinson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Luther Mcleod Wilkinson and Marie Butgereit Higginbotham; and his brothers, David Higginbotham and Darwin "Boo Boo" Higginbotham. He is survived by: his wife Vickie Loretta Wilkinson; his sons, Billy Joe Wilkinson (Amy Batson Wilkinson) of Madison and Christopher Mark Wilkinson (Dailey Barnette Wilkinson) of Fairhope; his grandchildren, Taya Barnes (Ryder Barnes) of Silverhill, Christopher Gantt Wilkinson of Fairhope, Luke Cullen Wilkinson (Amelia Skye Porto) of Fairhope, Luci Elizabeth Wilkinson of Fairhope, Jack Deasy Wilkinson of Fairhope, John Ben Wilkinson of Fairhope, Ann Everette Wilkinson of Fairhope and Parker Batson Wilkinson of Madison, Mississippi.; his great grandchildren, Eden Monroe Barnes and Charlotte Claire Barnes of Silverhill; and his siblings, Dean Higginbotham of Point Clear and Susie Blackard of Daphne.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home (27409 US-98, Daphne, AL 36526). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, November 17th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Alabama State Veteran's Cemetery (34904 AL-225, Spanish Fort, AL 36577).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Larry's name to American Legion Post 199 in Fairhope, honoring his lifelong pride in serving his country.
