Inman, SC - William J. Wilkins, Jr., 61, peacefully entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2016. Mr. Wilkins was the son of William J. Wilkins, Sr. and the late Jenett Blackley Wilkins. William was a member of Ridgeville Baptist Church. He was self-employed with J. W. Trucking. Mr. Wilkins was a U. S. Army Veteran. Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his son, William Jeff Wilkins, III (Shannon); his siblings, Joanne Briggs and Martha Graham (Don); his grandson, Pierce B. Wilkins; his sister-in-law, Vicki Wilkins; his two beloved dogs; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by: his step-son, Kendrian Lewis; and his brother, Melvin L. Wilkins. A Celebration of the Life of William J. Wilkins, Jr. will be held Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Ridgeville Baptist Church, 385 Ridgeville Church Rd., Inman, SC. Reverend Amos Durham will officiate. Interment will be in the M. J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery, 140 Inman Dr., Anderson, SC 29621. Masonic Rites will be conducted by Victory Lodge #141 on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. in The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. The family will receive friends at the home, 875 Midnight Rd., Inman, SC and at the home of his son, 420 Jennifer Lee Ct., Woodruff, SC.