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Francis Wilkins Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Francis Wilkins (Gaffney, South Carolina), who passed away on July 27, 2018, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, George Wilkins, Pacolet Vaughn, Violet Sims, Faye Jolly and Margie Vaughn.

He is survived by: his children, Lynn Wilkins (Linda) of Gaffney, Rick Wilkins, Janice Barnhill (Howard) of Chesnee and Libby Thomas (Tony) of Gaffney; his grandchildren, Josh Barnhill (Stephanie), Melissa Turner (John), Casey Wilkins (Ashley), Melody Joy (Brandon) and John Wilkins (Dana); and his great grandchildren, Mallory Joy, Dalton Joy, Will Wilkins, Sam Turner, Greyson Turner, Lauren Turner, Eli Barnhill, Ty Wilkins, Levi Wilkins and Emma Wilkins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Southside Baptist Church, "Capital Improvement Fund", 204 West O'Neal Street, Gaffney, SC, 29340 or Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 1886, Gaffney, SC, 29342 or Project Lifesaver International, C/O of Cherokee County Sheriff 's Office, 312 E. Frederick Street, Gaffney, SC, 29340.



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July 30

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Blakely Funeral Home
1047 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341

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July 31

Funeral service

Southside Baptist Church
204 W Oneal St, Gaffney, SC 29340

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