Howard E. Wilkinson, Jr., Love Playing Music, American Legion Member, Retired from Texaco

A man of many interests, Howard expressed himself through music, writing and his quick wit.

Born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia, he moved to South Jersey over 47 years ago, settled and made a home in West Deptford. Passionate with music, his family inspired Howard to play the trumpet and later the Baritone Horn.

Memberships with the Pitman Hobo Band, Bonsall Blues and The Golden Eagle Community Band, at different times throughout his life, provided fun, camaraderie and a creative outlet for Howard. He would never hesitate picking up his pen to share his point of view to the editors of local papers, where he\’d be published often. Howard proudly served in the US Army and enjoyed membership in the American Legion Post #133, Woodbury. Prior to retirement many will remember his employment with The Bank, where he worked as a courier between branches. Prior to that, he enjoyed providing for his family by working at Texaco for over 27 years. Traveling to car shows showing off his \’56 T-Bird Convertible or 58 Retractable Ford Fairlane was one of his past times, as well as touring the country in his travel trailer.

He is the beloved husband of Miriam E. (nee Riggins ); devoted father of Stephen R. (Anna May Keich) and Raymond A.; loving grandfather of Stephen R. Wilkinson, Jr.; dear friends of Jean & Tom Lynch and Marianne & Anthony Fasy and special cousin to Winifred Jones.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing 11 AM and Funeral Service 1 PM Thursday in the McGuinness Funeral Home, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury. Interment with military honors, Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown. Tributes and memories may be shared by clicking the \”share a memory\” link.