of Heafer, AR
March 6, 1940 - December 19, 2023
James ''Jimmy'' Eugene Wilkins born March 6, 1940 passed away in his home December 19,2023.
Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Heafer, AR in Crittenden County. Jimmy was a farmer for most of his life and an owner of a gravel business for more than 50 years.
From a young age Jimmy enjoyed buying and selling things. As a boy he bought and sold goats to buy his first car at age 12. He had a love of buying, selling, wheeling and dealing. A favorite pastime for him was fishing and hunting. He belonged to a hunting club in south Arkansas for many years. In his final days he accepted the Lord.
Jimmy was preceded in death by both his parents J.E and Ola Wilkins; his wife, Ernestine Wilkins and son, Tony Wilkins.
He Is survived by, two daughters, Dana Voyles of Marion, AR and Christi (Mike) Haarstad of Sylvester GA; four grandchildren, Chandler ( Coulter) Perry of Ward, AR, Reed Voyle of Marion, AR, Brayden Eyman of Salem, OR and Kahlon (Chassity) Eymand of Virginia Beach, VA and two grandchildren, Noah Perry and Willow Eyman.
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7 Condolence(s)
Bo McElya
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Jimmy was a good man and he always had a great sense of humor, and could keep a crowd laughing for hours when he got going. He was hard working and always got his crops in on schedule, weather permitting. He will be missed by many.
RIP my friend, go rest high on that mountaintop, and I'll see you again one fine day.
Tabatha Burcham
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Prayers for peace and comfort.
My Daddy, John R. Campbell, loved Jimmy and his family.
I would call Jimmy for Daddy during the last few months that Daddy was living. One thing that always touched my heart was they would tell each other that they loved one another at the end of the call.
When Daddy was able and Jimmy felt like company, I would take Daddy to visit him. Both would light up like a flashlight.
I will always cherish the friendship they shared.
Daddy spoke of Jimmy’s family like they was his own.
May you be comforted by the beautiful memories.
Those dark days ahead of wanting to talk to him and hug him that you will face won’t be easy. I am given peace by knowing they aren’t miserable anymore. No more sickness. No more pain.
Deborah Allred-Tacker
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Say hello to daddy for me Jimmy!!
Kay Barnes Tippett
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Dana & Christi,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I always remember your dad's smile and laughter. Rejoicing over his salvation. Praying for God to wrap his loving, comforting arms around you at this difficult time.
John Coker
Monday, December 25, 2023
I always thought alot of Mr. Jimmy i knew him from the time I was a kid he would always wave at us kids if he come by and we was outside playing we lived right across the road from each other and I really loved his Harley he had I always thought about that motorcycle Mr.Jimmy and his whole family are good people you will be missed Mr. Jimmy we will see you again someday too Dana and Christi my prayers are with you guys and the family
Mike Lewis
Saturday, December 23, 2023
So sorry for your loss. I thought a lot of Mr. Jimmy he was a good man. God bless you all.
Billie Clements
Thursday, December 21, 2023
I'm just saddened by your loss. He must have been a good man. But you now have assurance that you will see again at that glad reunion day. God bless you with His comfort.