Chester John

David Wilkinson

Chester John David Wilkinson, 85, of Newcastle, died Saturday, April 9, 2022, at his home. The son of William Henry Wilkinson and Della Loraine (Washburn) Wilkinson, he was born on March 15, 1937, in Arapaho, Oklahoma. Chester married his wife, Susan (Thomas) on September 8, 1959, in California. They were married for 62 beautiful years.

Chester proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was also a Baptist in faith. Chester worked as a mechanic for many years and found much joy in restoring old lawnmowers. He was a tinkerer in nature. He also enjoyed talking on his CB radio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry Wilkinson, Della Loraine (Washburn) Wilkinson, and Ruby Fields Wilkinson; three brothers, Ivan Wilkinson, Glen Wilkinson, and Billy Wilkinson; one grandson, Dallas Bulmer; and one granddaughter, Deanna Wilkinson.

Chester is survived by his wife, Susan; one son, Michael Wilkinson and his wife, Tammy, of Bridge Creek; one daughter, Cheryl Wilkinson Bulmer of Norman; one brother, Marvin Wilkinson and his wife, Nora, of Cement; three sisters, Shirley Thompson of Dibble, Linda Ford and husband, Troy, of Cement, and Retha Thoma of Oklahoma City; two grandchildren, Brandan and his wife, Danielle, and Melissa; eight great-grandchildren, Reed, Edith, Trey, Trent, Paige, Chrisstopher, Landon, and Chevelle; two close friends, Carrell Askins and his wife, Marty; and many other loving family members and friends.

Viewing will be from 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Monday, April 11, 2022, at Eisenhour Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Blanchard Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at eisenhourfh.com.