Robert Dale Wilkinson, age 83 of Springfield, formerly of White House, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Morningside in Springfield.
He was born September 15, 1939 in Springfield, TN to Robert Dewey & Vivian Covington Wilkinson.
He was a 1957 graduate of White House High School. Dale attended Belmont University and then received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Tennessee Tech in 1962. He then attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville where he received his Master’s in Economics in 1964.
He was an avid NASCAR fan. He loved UT sports and the Tennessee Titans. He also loved landscaping and gardening around his home.
He is preceded in death by his parents. He was a member of White House First UMC Church.
He is survived by his son, Robert Dale “Robbie” Wilkinson, Jr., White House, TN; sister, Sandra Summers; nephew, Scott Summers, both of Gallatin, TN.
Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 11 am in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Dr. Paul Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family is planned for Friday, June 2, 2023 4:30 PM-8:30 PM and Saturday, June 3, 2023 9-11 AM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to White House First UMC Church.
ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com
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