WILKINSON, Chester J. – of Davison, age 84, passed away February 15, 2011 at Brian’s House Hospice, Davison. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held 12 NOON Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 7234 Fenton Rd., Gr. Blanc, MI 48439; Pastor William Stenke officiating. The family will welcome visitors from 11 am-12 noon Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Spirit Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.

Chester was born in Flint on July 17, 1926, son of the late DeLoss and Elizabeth (Pixley) Wilkinson. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force from 1944-1946. Chester married Laura White on October 25, 1946. He retired from AC-Spark Plug Division in 1986. Chester loved to play Golf and Badminton. He enjoyed his garden and bird watching.

Chester is survived by his wife, Laura; children, Dean, Diane (Mick) Wilborn, Wendy (Tim) Speckman, Mark (Pam) Wilkinson and Kent (Pat) Wilkinson; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Leroy (LaNelle) and Larry (Lillian) Wilkinson.Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com.