Dr. Kenneth Arthur Wilkinson, 92 of Waverly passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 at his residence. He was born on November 19, 1933 in Freeland, Michigan to the late Theodore Wilkinson and the late Emma Green Wilkinson. On April 22, 1989, he was united in marriage to Vicki Lynn Lowman Wilkinson of Waverly. In addition to his wife, Kenneth is survived by his son Shawn Jeffery (Tracey) Wilkinson of Longwood, Florida; grandchildren, Brandon Michael Wilkinson, Brian Alexander (Megan) Wilkinson, Thomas Andrew (Tori) Wilkinson, Sarah Nicole (Austin) Gill and Kristi Nichole Wilkinson; great grandchildren, Hayden Alexander Wilkinson, Andrew Brian Wilkinson, Timothy Andrew Wilkinson and Titus Michael Gill and Gracelynn Emily Gill; Sister Marilyn Ruth (Jim) Wilkinson Slater; step-son Michael (Dana) Robson of Trumansburg, New York; step grandchildren, Isabella Sarah Robson and Noah Burch Robson. In addition to his parents Kenneth was preceded in death by his children; Todd Randall Wilkinson, Brenda Kay Wilkinson, David Scott Wilkinson and Craig Wilkinson; siblings, John Walter (Donna) Wilkinson and Edward Charles Wilkinson; step son, Gregory Robson and the mother of his children; Wanda Minerva Porter Wilkinson.

Kenneth was a graduate of Loma Linda Medical School. Following his graduation from medical school in the early 1960’s he moved to Waverly to open his medical practice. During his time as a physician to the community he served as the Pike County Coroner during the 1980s and later as the medical director for an extended care facility. Kenneth was a member of the Chillicothe Seventh-day Adventist Church where he enjoyed hiking and camping with his church group as well as helping with Vacation Bible School. Not only did Kenneth have a passion for helping other thru his practice, he also enjoyed hobbies like motorcycling and riding his tractor in his spare time.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

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