Billy Gene Wilkins, 83, of Durant, Oklahoma, formerly of Sanger, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Four Seasons Nursing Center in Durant, Oklahoma.

Billy was born on January 14, 1935 in Bennington, Oklahoma, to the union of the late Bud and Maudee (Gaither) Wilkins.

In 1950 he moved to the state of California. Billy enjoyed his career as a professional truck driver, traveling throughout the United States. On November 25, 1970 he was united in marriage to Vicky S. Jones, together they shared forty three years until her passing on February 14, 2013. He enjoyed playing pool, watching westerns, traveling, country music, dancing, big rigs and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vicky; his parents; one son, Darrell Wilkins; his siblings, J.W. Wilkins, Johnny Wilkins, T.C. Wilkins, Floyd Wilkins, Ralph Wilkins, Christine Basquez, Pauline Morgan, Hazel Cornish, and his twin, who passed shortly after birth.

Billy is survived by his children, Brandon Wilkins and wife, Clarissa, of Midland, Texas, and Carolyn Hansen of Ridge Crest, California; grandchildren, Levi Wilkins, Emily Ing, Rodney Cook, Billy Cook, Jamie Reid and Mike Cook; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Wilkins are 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018 at Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri, with Pastor Don Sullivan officiating. Billy will be laid to rest beside his loving wife, Vicky, and his mother in law, Nona Jones in the Sarcoxie Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to the service. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Darrell Wilkins, Billy Young, Brandon Wilkins, Mike Cook and Rodney Cook. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.