Russell Robert Wilkinson Sr.

Major Russell Robert Wilkinson Sr. (USAF Ret.), 92, of Ft. Worth, passed away Wed., June 12, 2013 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Graveside Service: 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Keene Memorial Park, Keene, TX with Military Honors. Russell was born on Nov. 24, 1920 in Waterbury, CT. to Archie & Henrietta Wilkinson. He is survived by son, Russell Wilkinson, Jr., Mesa, AZ; daughter, Karen & husband Mike Childers, Allen, TX; grandson, Mike & wife Melanie Childers, McKinney, TX; great granddaughter, Xavia Childers; sister, Martha Hightower, Hemet, CA & sister, Shirley Wilkinson, Detroit, MI.; family friends, Ron & Connie Gyure. He is preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Wilkinson.The family requests in lieu of flowers and cards donations may be made to Envoy Hospice, LLC, 1412 West Magnolia, Ste. 100 Ft. Worth, TX 76104.