Don Edward Wilkinson Sr. age 83 of Liberty, MS went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family, on the evening of November 5, 2026. 

He was born on August 23, 1943 to Andrew Jackson Wilkinson and Charity Brantley Wilkinson. He was retired after 45 years of working at The Port of Greater Baton Rouge in Port Allen, LA as a forklift operator and at Georgia Pacific Paper Mill in St. Francisville, LA as a machine operator. He was a faithful member of Mary Springs Church of God of Prophecy. He was always helping anyone who needed help, and he will be missed greatly by his family and friends. 

He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 36 years, Genevie Whittington-Wilkinson, one sister Norma Wilkinson-Long, one sister-in-law Lila Rae and Tom Allgood. One son, Don (Donnie) Edward Wilkinson Jr. and his wife Rachael, of Culloden, GA. One daughter, Rhonda Michelle Wilkinson-Graves and her husband Rusty Graves of Liberty, MS. Three Stepsons; David Smith (Autumn), Robert Smith, and Bryan Smith. Five Grandsons; Trent Wilkinson (Kristina), Hunter Wilkinson (Sarah), Daniel Hough (fiancé Terah), Josh Hough (Kayla), and Jake Hough (Amanda). Nine Great-Grandchildren; Paisley and Madalyn Wilkinson, Siblee and Ruben Wren Wilkinson, Madison Hough, Connor, Denver, Cooper, and Kash Hough. Five Step Grandchildren; Grant Smith (Brittney), Haylee Smith, Makena and Caden Smith, and Joshua Daniel. Numerous nieces and nephews, and two special young friends; Harlan and Hadley Hill. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Jackson Wilkinson and Charity Brantley Wilkinson, Three sisters; Mildred Wilkinson-Price, Joyce Wilkinson-Hoover, and Margie Wilkinson-Spillman, Three brothers; Adrian Wilkinson, Johnny Wilkinson, and Glen Wilkinson, and his wife of 26 years and mother of his two children, Dorothy Nunnery-Wilkinson. 

Pallbearers are Trent Wilkinson, Hunter Wilkinson, Daniel Hough, Josh Hough, Jake Hough, and Nick Wilkinson. 

Honorary Pallbearers are Rusty Graves, Ellis Hollingsworth, Darron Wilkinson, Bryon Wilkinson, Paul Hopper, Michael Beard, Kyle Dixon, and Mickey McKell. 

Visitation will be Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Mary Springs Church of God of Prophecy on Busy Corner Road from 9 am until time of funeral service and 11 am. 

Brother Daniel Cook, Long time pastor and friend will be officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Mary Springs Cemetery. 

A special thanks to Dignity Hospice, with Arie Maniscalco, Melissa M. Altman, Amy Wiley, and Marie Jackson. Also registered nurse and family friend Gracelyn Hill.