WILKINSON JOHNIE A

CPT Johnie A. Wilkinson was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 09/25/2011 at the age of 71.6
Arapahoe, NC
Date of Birth 03/07/1940
Served in the U.S. Army
This information was provided by obit by Jeffrey Noble

More detail on this person: Johnie Armstead Wilkinson Jr. GRANTSBORO - Johnie Armstead Wilkinson Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 at the age of 71. Born in New Bern, Johnie was the son of Mattie Pearl and the late Johnie Armstead Wilkinson Sr. of Pamlico County. After graduating from Broughton High School of Raleigh, he went on to study at the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Johnie was a highly decorated Vietnam War hero and an outstanding officer and pilot. Nicknamed "The Hawk," he was awarded 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, The Bronze Star and Purple Hearts for his exemplary bravery. He was awarded 27 Air Medals, 2 with Valor for his heroism during his 2 tours of duty in Vietnam, along with many other medals. As a National Cribbage Open Champion, he will be fondly remembered by his passion for golf, his love of a good joke and the kindness in his heart. He is survived by his mother, Mattie Pearl Williamson; his siblings, Don Wilkinson, Sue Wilkinson Thompson, LaVon Wilkinson; his children, Johnie Armstead Wilkinson III and wife Kerry, Christopher Paul Wilkinson and wife Kimberly, Ryan David Wilkinson, Kelli Diane Wilkinson and the mother of his children Patricia Ann Wilkinson. His grandchildren, Ryan Xiomar, Tucker Dean, Josephene Mae, Lila Jolene, Cullen Gabriel, Emmelene Jade and Gunnar Rhene; and by his cousins, nieces and nephews that loved their Uncle Buddy. A visitation will be held at Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, in Alliance, on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at 1 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance. (Obit published in the New Bern, NC "Sun Journal" on Thursday, September 29, 2011.)

Burial information: Paul Cemetery, Silver Hill, NC

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024