Richard Eugene Wilkinson

Richard Eugene Wilkinson, Jr., 48 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away December 8, 2016 at his residence.

Richard was born on November 2, 1968 in Connersville, Indiana to the late Richard Eugene, Sr. and Ruby (Jacobs) Wilkinson. He has been a resident of Manatee county since a short time after his birth. He worked locally as a commercial fisherman.

Survived by his three daughters; Kayla Jones, Kara Jones-Wilkinson, Jessica Pennington all of Bradenton, two sisters; Kim Ramirez of Charleston, WV, Cassandra Kent of Michigan, two grandchildren; Aubree Pennington and one on the way all of Bradenton, and many extended family members and friends.

A Celebration of Richard’s life will be held at a later date and time to be announced.

Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.