William Benjamin Wilkinson Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of William Benjamin Wilkinson Jr. of Chester, Virginia, born in Petersburg, Virginia, who departed this world on January 15, 2026 at the age of 94. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Benjamin Wilkinson Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Joan Pulley Wilkinson; his parents, William Benjamin Wilkinson Sr. and Catherine Mayer Wilkinson; and his sisters, Virginia W. Jennings, Louise W. Valenta, Gloria W. Baird and Ruth S. Bury.
He is survived by: his daughters, Cathryn (Brian Thompson) of Monterey, CA and Cindy of Powhatan, VA; and his grandchildren, Christina Comer (Andrew Corbitt), Matthew Comer and Chloe Jane Thompson. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, and cousins, as well as many close friends and neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bennie's memory may be made to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Rd., Petersburg, VA, 23805, or to your favorite charity.
