Harry Wilkinson Sr.

Harry Clifton Wilkinson Sr., 92, of East Ridge, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. Harry is survived by his wife, Doris Marilyn Wilkinson. Also surviving are his children, Harry C. Wilkinson Jr., Stanley W. (Donna) Wilkinson, Elyse Wilkinson (Steve) Irwin, and John H. (Alisa) Wilkinson. He had 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Wilkinson was born in Birmingham, Ala., to Eddie and Hettie Wilkinson. He was a WWII Army/AirCorp veteran serving in the Pacific Theatre. He moved to Chattanooga in 1955 and started Wilkinson Sales Inc. which he owned and operated for over 30 years. He had been a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church since 1956. He and his wife, Mary, of 59 years, enjoyed traveling in their motorhome to all 48 contiguous states after he retired. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015 at the funeral home. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens South. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church (6314 E Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421). Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 404 S. Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 (423-892-0427). Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com