Edward Charles Wilkinson

Wilkinson, Edward C., 69, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Marcella (Ziehler) Wilkinson, a brother Robert Wilkinson and a sister Mary Farrier. He is survived by his wife Ginny (Alfaro) Wilkinson, daughters Jennifer Kinsey, Laura (Paul) Hale and Maria (Joshua) Smith; brother James (Tina) Wilkinson; sister Grace (Dan) Woods; grandchildren Jade Kinsey, Sadie Kinsey, Elizabeth Hale, Tori Hale and Christian Smith; his best friends Jerry (Robin) Hays and numerous nieces and nephews, including his very special niece Rita McGinn. He retired from General Motors after 38 years, then worked for Masterpiece at the Kettering Meijers. He had a great love for bowling, bowling and bowling. Edward was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church. Family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd at Grange Hall Rd. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Friday, June 28, 2019 at St. Helen Catholic Church. Contributions may be made to Bowling For Kids or the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com