Terry Lynn Wilkins

Mr. Terry Lynn Wilkins, age 59, of Kilgore, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospital of Longview.

Terry was born on January 8, 1960 in Lubbock, Texas to, the late, James Eugene and Laura Ruth McCann Wilkins. He was of the Baptist faith and worked as a operator in the Oil Field for many years. Terry enjoyed fishing for bass on Lake Fork, playing golf, and cheering for his grandsons on the baseball field. He was lovingly known as “Big Daddy” to his beloved grandchildren, who he loved spending time with.

He is survived by his sons, Jeremy Wilkins and wife Kristen of Longview, Garrett Wilkins of Gladewater; daughters, Laura Wilkins of Gladewater, Erin Higar and husband Nathaniel of Longview; brother, James Elmer Wilkins of Lubbock; and five grandchildren, Cayson Wilkins, Keaton Wilkins, Tristan Michael Wilkins, Blayne McLaughlin, and Presley McLaughlin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Gary Don Wilkins; and sister, Carolyn Yvonne Lambert.

A memorial service to remember Terry’s life will be held at Croley Funeral Home of Gladewater, 401 N. Center St., Gladewater, Texas 75647 on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 11:00 AM. In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made in Terry’s memory to the American Heart Association.