James C. Wilkins

James C. Wilkins, 78, passed away on Jan. 30, 2019. He was born on Oct. 27, 1940, in Ward, Ark., and grew up in Searcy. James is survived by wife, Nancy, of 57 years; daughters, Lana (Russ) Schueler, Jamie (Brian) Gaboriau; grandchildren, Samantha and Kelli Schueler, Leila and Alex James Gaboriau; sister, Debra (Laymon) Cato; sisters-in-law, Sherry Ross and Kay Wilkins; numerous nieces and nephews who he adored. He was a passionate outdoorsman who loved his family, golf, his dogs, hunting and fishing. James retired from Wagner Equipment after a long career selling Caterpillar Equipment. He was a one-of-a-kind salesman who viewed his customers as family. The family would like to thank Porter Hospice for their care and support and also special thanks to Nicole Hartman for her loving care these last few months. A memorial visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Family will hold a private interment. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Denver Dumb Friends League or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.