Obituary of Hershel Lloyd Wilkinson

Funeral services for Hershel Lloyd Wilkinson, 84, Troup, are scheduled for 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Cottle Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Pinecrest Cemetery, under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home Troup. Mr. Wilkinson passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 in Troup. He was born March 31, 1931 in Henderson, Texas to Emery Wilkinson and Louise St.Clair. Mr. Wilkinson retired from the Cotton Belt Railroad Company after working 30 years in the Industrial and Engineering Departments. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a member of the Henry Bell Masonic Lodge in Whitehouse. After retiring, he enjoyed doting on his grandchildren and spending his days raising cattle and managing the familiy's farm. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenneth Wilkinson. Survivors include his wife, Billie Louise Rucker Wilkinson of Troup; son, Robert Wilkinson of Mesa, Arizona; daughter, Lori Mantooth and husband Jim of Troup; brother, Joel Wilkinson and wife Marilyn of Dripping Springs; sister, Patsy McKinney and husband Robert of Georgetown; 4 grandchildren, Emily Wilkinson, Dustin Baldree, Matthew Koop, Cassandra Koop; 6 great grandchildren, Aiden Koop, Samuel Koop, Anna Koop, Liam Koop, Jaxen Baldree, Camden Baldree and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, June 15, 2015.