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Obituary for WILKINS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday June 07, 2005

Jesse A. Wilkins, 88, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, June 3, 2005. He is survived by his loving partner of over 35 years, Athelene Blackburn of Albuquerque; daughters, Eva Archer (Michael) and Millie Atkinson (Ray); son, Ron Reeves (Faye); and step-son, Jim Blackburn. Jesse had six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren of whom he was very proud. Also surviving is brother, Melvin Wilkins and sister, Bonnie Blakemore. He was preceded in death by brother, Gerald Wilkins and sister, Marie Forrest. He loved to fish and was a devoted member of the Bass Bums of Albuquerque. Services will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2005, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Rev. Dewey Johnson officiating. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333