Howard Earl Wilkinson, 85, Glasgow, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Raymond and Ollie Perkins Wilkinson. He was a farmer and a retired employee of R R Donnelley & Sons. He was a sports enthusiast and an avid fan of the University of Kentucky.
Survivors include his wife Jean Smith Wilkinson; three children: Steven Wilkinson and wife Jackie, Kevin Wilkinson, and Lori Beth Fields and husband Nick all of Glasgow; five grandchildren: Britney Jones (Jay), Kaden Wilkinson, Cole Wilkinson (Reagan), Harley Wilkinson, and Shallen Fields; several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son Chris Wilkinson; one brother, Terrell Wilkinson; and two sisters, Mary Lou Jones and Betty Sue Shelton.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Friday until time for services at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.