Dr. Charles Henry Wilkens

Age 82 of Elk Valley (Pioneer), Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021.  He was born January 11, 1939 in Marydel, Delaware.

Dr. Wilkens came to Jellico in 1974 to help the city reopen their hospital. “Doc” was a general surgeon, but also delivered babies and practiced primary care. He loved farming and joked that medicine was just his side job. The word that would best describe Doc’s approach to medicine, family, and community would be Faith. His faith was extremely important to him. Whether he was praying with patients before surgery, handing out Christian literature at the fair, or serving as head elder at his church, his faith was his guide. We will all remember Doc for his big brown eyes and warm country smile that always made you feel cared for and loved.

     Dr. Wilkens is preceded in death by:

     Father:
Henry Fredericks Wilkens

     Mother:
Gilda Vere Isaacs Wilkens

     Brother:
John Wilkens & wife Edith

     Brother-in-law:
Charles John Pires, Jr.

     He is survived by:

     Loving wife:
Bonnie Ann Boyts Wilkens

     Children:
Dr. Gregory Wilkens & wife Wendy Jane Lee
Dr. Todd Wilkens & wife Marsharee 
Dr. Darryl Wilkens & wife Laura
Kerri Wilkens Boone & husband Stephen

     Grandchildren:
Kelsey Wilkens
Ashley Wilkens Hill
Kalli Wilkens
Megan Wilkens
Trace Wilkens
Riley Boone
Eric Wilkens
John Todd Boone
Kori Wilkens
Trenton Wilkens

     Sister:
Louise Marie Wilkens Pires

A host of nieces, nephews, friends & family to mourn his passing.

The family will receive friends: (Due to weather conditions) 1:30 – 3 p.m. Saturday, January 08, 2022 at the Jellico Church of God Mountain Assembly
Memorial Service: 3 p.m. Saturday, January 08, 2022 at the Jellico Church of God Mountain Assembly (256 N. Florence Ave. Jellico, TN 37762).
Live Streaming: Jellico Adventist Church YouTube Channel
Officiating: Pastor Kevin Pires & Pastor John Bradshaw

In Lieu of flowers gifts can be given to the Charles Wilkens Memorial Fund % Jellico Christian Academy (170 Adventist Lane Jellico, TN 37762)

Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.
“Your Family Funeral Home”

One Reply to “Dr. Charles Wilkens, age 82, of Elk Valley”

  1. My dear friend Bonnie,
    We just heard the news that you lost your, best friend, sweetheart and life companion.
    Our hearts are breaking along with you and yours. Many happy times are ours to cherish spent with the two of you. A man of God whose faith in God he shared liberally.
    We know we will see him again and look forward to that waken up morning! We cherish that friendship Bonnie and you will be in our most heartfelt prayers that you will feel God so close during the days ahead. Distance is so hard at times like this. We want to be there and hug you Bonnie and share those tears. Much love to you.

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