Alvin Ray Wilkinson, 78, of Liberty, MS., passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 20, 1941in Amite County.  He is preceded in death by his wife , Lorraine Wilkinson; one daughter Melissa Wilkinson; his parents, Floyd and Sadie Wilkinson; one brother J.C. Wilkinson, and one sister Betty J. Etheridge.  He is survived by two sons, Allen "Rusty" Wilkinson and Howard "Rock" Wilkinson; one daughter, Betty Arnold; his granddaughter Amber and husband James Bedford; one grandson, Larry Ray Arnold; one great-granddaughter Heartly Bedford; one great grandson Alvin Floyd Bedford; five brothers, Floyd Jr. and Janet Wilkinson of Delaware, Basil and Mildred Wilkinson, Don and Peggy Wilkinson, Tony and Nel Wilkinson, and Faron and Kay Wilkinson; two sisters, Helen Jackson and Melba and Mike Larimore; and one uncle Marvin and Francis Whittington; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Visitation is Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Brown Funeral Home in Gloster, from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Also Friday from 9:00 A.M. until time of funeral services at 11:00 A.M. at Brown Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Curtis Ready.  Graveside services will follow in Whittington Memorial Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Bobby Wilkinson, James Bedford, Tyler Jackson, Zach Russell, Brodi Russell, and Hunter Russell.  Honorary Pallbearers are Terry Temple, Larry Ray Arnold, and Floyd Bedford.