Harmon Eldridge Wilkinson

H.E. "Bud" Wilkinson passed away on February 2, 2024. Bud was born in Coryell County on December 24, 1935 where he grew up and went to school. He married Sharon Ratliff on April 29, 1961 and had three children.

Bud was self-employed and assisted in operating Wilkinson Welding Inc. in Killeen for many years. He then worked for the City of Killeen as Director of Utility Services until his retirement.

Bud looked forward to playing 42 every Wednesday with his good friends at the Senior Activity Center. He also enjoyed the company of his buddies Jack Broadway and Barton Mashburn on their Saturday eating out excursions.

Bud was preceded in death by his loving wife Sharon; both parents, Snow and Agnes; and brother Raymond.

He is survived by his sister: Velma Graham; children: Leslie Oliveras, Greg Wilkinson (Jeannine), and Melissa Cruce (David); several grand, great, and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.