Gene Allan Wilkinson, 85, passed away in Carson City, Nevada on January 10, 2022. He was loved by many, and all loved his silly humor and wonderful smile.
He was born December 9, 1936 in Burbank, California to Raymond G. Wilkinson and Jessie M. Campbell. He graduated from Fresno State. He held the A grade for his Fraternity House of Sigma Chi, of which he was
a member for over 60 years. He was also a Mason for over 60 years, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Lorene Wilkinson; sister Janet O’Connell (Jerry); 5 children, Kurt Wilkinson (Christine), Kathy Wilkinson, Mark Smee (Lani), Craig Wilkinson, Sheri Sutter (Dennis); and Foster daughters, April Estrella (David), Amber Smith, Ashley Moore (Eric), Lois and Rachel Daly; 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all.
A Celebration of Life will be held on May 14, 2022.