Ronald Wayne Wilkinson

1952 ∼ 2001

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Ronald Wayne Wilkinson, 56, of Mauriceville, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008, in Louisiana .

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2008, at Community Church in Orange , with Reverend David Berkheimer, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery with military rites provided by Southeast Texas Veteran Service Group.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at the temporary location of Claybar Funeral Home, 1408 W. Park Ave. , the former Park Ave. United Methodist Church building.

Born in Orange on August 12, 1952, Ronald worked in the air craft business for 30 years and he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He always believed in working hard for his family and was an air craft inspector for Northrop Grumman.

Ronald was preceded in death by his mother, Mary L. Nini; father, C.T. "Bud" Wilkinson; and brother, Michael Wilkinson.

He loved his family very much and they always came first. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Wilkinson of Mauriceville; daughters, Monica Ratcliff and her husband, Glenn, of Saratoga , Angela Wilkinson and Rhonda Wilkinson, both of Orange , Amber Amos of Mauriceville; sons, Lesley Joseph Amos of Orange , Mark Wilkinson and his wife, Heather, of Mauriceville.

Also surviving are his grandchildren, Gabriel Ratcliff, Kaylei Comeaux, Sierra McAbee, Ethan Wilkinson, Kyden Wilkinson; sisters, Debbie, Patti and Angie; brother, John; sister-in-law, Shirley Wilkinson; sister-in-law, Shay Francis and husband, Lee; brothers-in-law, Russell Amos and wife, Sherri and Lesley H. Amos; stepmom, Joyce Wilkinson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Anonymous October 14, 2008

May the love of Christ carry you through this somber time. I will miss Ron's smiling face and funny laugh evry time I go to Lake Charles. Ron, I will miss you.##imported-begin##David E. LeBlanc##imported-end##

Anonymous October 13, 2008

Ron was such a wonderful person to work with. He had a smile that cannot be forgotten. He spoke many times of his family. His Northrop Grumman family will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.##imported-begin##Lisa Broussard##imported-end##

Anonymous October 4, 2008

I worked with Ron at Grumman from 95-98. I was deeply saddened to hear of his sudden death. The prayers of my family & I are with Ron's dear family. May God bless & comfort you during this difficult time.##imported-begin##Paul Sullins##imported-end##

Anonymous October 3, 2008

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Words seem inadequate to express the sadne##imported-begin##RAYMOND JOUBERT##imported-end##

Anonymous October 3, 2008

I worked with Ron on 2nd shift at Northrop Grumman. He was a great man and always did his best at everything he did. He talked to me frequently about his Navy career and we shared stories. He participated in all charitable events and was eager to work lon##imported-begin##Bruce Grannis##imported-end##

Anonymous October 2, 2008

I am deeply sorry for your lose. Ron was a wonderful man. I have worked with him for many years here at Northrop Grumman and I can tell you he was a family man. My prayers will be with your family at this time. God Bless##imported-begin##Monica Hamilton##imported-end##

Anonymous October 2, 2008

Ron was the best at what he did and will be truely missed. I spoke with him on my last visit to Lake Charles just 4 weeks ago. My prayers and thoughts go out for his family.##imported-begin##RJ Grant##imported-end##

Anonymous October 2, 2008

To The Wilkinson, Ron is going to be missed dearly by all. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather,etc. Sussie, Lana and I send you all our love. God Bless all of you. Tom Waden##imported-begin##Tom Waden##imported-end##

Anonymous October 2, 2008

You will Be miss by all that has worked with you all the years. We first met at Boeing In 1986 I am so sorry for your loss. To your family our condolences for your loss.##imported-begin##Lloyd H.Hemmingway##imported-end##

Anonymous October 1, 2008

Rhonda, We love you and we are praying for you and your family in your time of need. Love, Mark, Tiff, Abbey & Andrew Gilbaugh##imported-begin##Mark & Tiffany Gilbaugh##imported-end##