GREENVILLE – Jeffery Lee Wilkins, 67, of Greenville, died Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 11:15AM at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Wilkins was born November 9, 1955, in Muhlenberg County. He was a retired coal miner, and a member of Carter Creek Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Mr. Wilkins was an outdoors man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, going to the lake, and camping. He loved watching sports, farming, and his cows. His passion was spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Arch Wilkins; step-father, Sharon Edwards; step-mother, Dana Wilkins; and step-brother, B.J. Westfall.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Debbie Oates Wilkins; children, Amy (Chris) Carver, Justin (Brittany) Wilkins, and Adam Wilkins; grandchildren, Jaylee Wilkins, Cody Carver, Allie Carver, and Taylor Wilkins; mother, Wanda Edwards; sisters, Teresa Puryear, Tracey Kulijof, and Valerie Morris; and brothers, David Wilkins, Doug Edwards, and David Edwards.
Funeral services will be Monday, November 13, 2023, at 11:00AM at Carter Creek Baptist Church in Greenville, with Bro. John Day II officiating. Burial in Carter Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday after 5:00PM at Carter Creek Baptist Church and Monday after 8:00AM at Carter Creek Baptist Church. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.