- ROCKPORT - Kenneth "Wink" Wilkinson, 80, of Rockport, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, at the Heartford House in Owensboro, Ky.
Kenneth was born in Eureka Jan. 15, 1935, to the late Eddie and Amanda (Drulinger) Wilkinson.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Amy Fodge, Bob, Bill, Gene, Mike and Leroy Wilkinson.
Wink retired from Peerless Pottery in Rockport after 46 years of service.
Wink is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Marilyn (Kirchgessner) Wilkinson; a son, Jeffrey Wilkinson of Evansville; his grandchildren, Michelle Wilkinson of Hardinsburg, KY; Christina Wilkinson of Richland, IN; Winks little angel great-granddaughter, Aaliyah Wilkinson; a brother, Norman Wilkinson of Eureka and many extended family and friends.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport, with the Rev. Tim Coomer officiating. Burial is in James Parker Cemetery in Hatfield.
Visitation is from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, and from 8 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartford House of Owensboro, Kentucky.
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1935 - 2015 (80 years)
