Benny E. Wilkinson, 66, of Tornado, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 17, 2018, after a short illness.

He was born on December 9, 1951, to the late William and Leoma Wilkinson.

In addition in to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Wilkinson.

Benny is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Debbie Wilkinson; sons, Jerry Wilkinson of Tornado, Jason Wilkinson of Portsmouth, VA, Jared Austin Wilkinson of Tornado; daughters, Missy Grigsby and husband Doug of Ohio, Stephanie Jones and husband Tim of Ohio; sister, Sandra Tinsley and husband Robert of Charleston; brothers, Bill Wilkinson and wife Karen of St. Albans, Herbie Wilkinson and wife Lisa of Dunbar; 7 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 23, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with Pastor Mark Harris officiating. Entombment will follow in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.

Friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.