John Carroll Wilkinson, Jr., 55, of Orange, passed away on May 27, 2020, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2020, at Dorman Cemetery in Orange with burial to follow.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on August 16, 1964, he was the son of John Carroll Wilkinson, Sr. and Charlotte (Breaux) Kirkpatrick. John graduated from Little Cypress Mauriceville High School in 1982. He was a loving son, a wonderful father, and an enduring brother. John was a talented artist, loving to draw and create things. He will deeply missed by all those he impacted through his time on earth.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Carroll Wilkinson, Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Kirkpatrick; step-father, Jimmy Kirkpatrick; children, Valari Terry, Justin Wilkinson, and Kyle Holton; 10 grandchildren; siblings, Melanie Rider, Melissa Marie Kirkland, Carol Faye Anderson, and Jeremy Curtis Ray Wilkinson; and nephew, Zachary Kirkpatrick; along with numerous other loving family and friends.