In loving memory of John Wilkinson who sadly passed away on 30th August 2020
John Phillip Wilkinson
16 March 1958 - 30 August 2020
John died at home on Sunday 30 August leaving his wife Karen, children Chris, Julie and Jemma. Son in Law Mike and daughter in law Debra. Grandchildren Jack, Ben, Archie, Bella, Joshua and Violet. His dad also John Wilkinson and his younger sister Diane.
Funeral - Family only as covid rules apply.
John was born and lived in Derby until the age of 18 months moving to Derby Road, Alfreton with his family, mum and dad Janet and John and younger sister Diane.
Aged 19 John joined Derbyshire Police serving first at Killamarsh, then South Normanton. He served as a motorway patrol office for many years, and having achieved promotion to sergeant served in Ripley Custody suite before retiring in 2007.
He met and married Karen Julie Wilkinson in August 1979 – their three children Chris, Julie and Jemma completed his family.
Family always came first with John, and he, Karen and the children enjoyed getting away for an adventure in their caravan. Both in the UK and Europe.
Mike, his son in law and Debra his daughter in law were welcomed into the family along with their grandchildren Jack, Ben, Archie, Bella, Joshua and Violet.
All of their children inherited the camping bug and the whole family spent some memorable times together in various caravans, campers and tents. These were John's most favourite and treasured memories.
John will be so very missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
I worked on the same shift as John as a custody Sgt at Buxton. He was so helpful to me when I started and gave me so much support an£ although we seldom met we always had great chats on the phone. Thank you Wilco for those times rest in peace my friend. Rev Chris Blackshaw
All our love Dadio, jem, arch bell and vivi xxx
Today we said goodbye to a very dear friend, till we meet again, we will bring the fast cars, the music and the gin, all our love xx
We will treasure memories of so many happy times spent together ... such a terrible loss for his lovely family.
We are heartbroken for you all.
Love always Mo, Val and family
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Love from all of us G1 SMW Custody Xxx
Happy Memories of John. Love and best wishes to you Karen and your family at the sad time.. xx
So sorry to lose our best man and oldest friend. We'll miss him so much 😢
Wilks has been a good friend to me for over 50 years and i will miss him very much.
So heartbreakingly sad for you all, thinking of you at this difficult time, Dana xxx
With deepest sympathy and our condolences to Karen and the family.xx
Such happy memories of the best brother-in-law. Our favourite times- late night bonfires and music on the beach, seafood platters, ferry trips, skinny dips. Funny, caring and generous with a heart of gold. We will miss and love him always xxxx
Love to you all at this difficult time xx
Alan has many memories of John at school, especially the driving lessons! Very sad news, our thoughts are with his family and friends. ❤️
Pauline Peck donated £25.00
I have known you all my life dearest John, you were best friends with my son Richard and I know more than anyone the crazy things you got up to. The craziest driving my car from Burgess Hill down to Brighton when you were only 14 years old and could hardly see over the steering wheel.
You were Richards best man and he was yours and you took the mickey out of each other unmercifully.
It was a huge pleasure and great fun to be in your company
and you have gone far too soon.
I am deeply sad for Karen and John senior and all your family, just always simply glued together.
God bless you my darling sweet boy you will be so missed.
Far too young to be taken. RIP
So shocked to hear about John. Have memories of him from years back as a lifelong friend of my cousin, Richard. Thoughts are with you Karen and all the family at this sad sad time xx
Thinking of you all. Love Carlene, Ste and Cam xxx
Thinking of you all.xx
I enjoyed working with John up until I retired in May 2003 - like me he loved Carp Fishing!
He was taken far too young our condolences to the family
John was certainly a lovely man. I have fond memories of the times in custody when we could not stop laughing at a certain Jailer who will not be named. A true gentleman.
John was a lovely Man, so sorry for your loss, thinking of you all, love to you all, Tina, Les & Family xx
Please accept my deepest sympathies over the death of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Thinking of you Karen and your family. We were so very sorry to hear about John. Elspeth & Rob Molloy x
John was a great man, mentor and support to me in my early days as a cop. I recall many funny incidents with Wilko. RIP mate. Paul Hackett
To all of you, very sad to hear your tremendous loss of your loving, husband, father, son and grandfather. Love to you all Dee xxx
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