Gary

Wilkins

Reflections of Life Gary Wilkins was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, friend, and auto mechanic. Gary passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

He will be remembered for his legacy of love for his family and everyone he came in contact with. He had a big heart and a spirit that made all of those around him feel valued, supported, protected, and deeply cared for. And with all that love he also had a way to make you laugh. His light will forever shine through the lives he touched.

Gary Wilkins was born on November 10, 1959, in Coldwater, Mississippi to the late Betty Wilkins Daniels and the late Otis Bradford. Gary worked as a construction worked and at the Pepsi-Cola company before moving to Colorado. While living in Colorado he was an employee at Walmart for four years. He was also a life-long independent automotive mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty W. Daniels and Otis Bradford, and grandparents, George and Mary Wilkins. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Terry Wilkins; four daughters, Latiffany "NeNe" Liphford, Latasha "Tasha" Fulks, Capria "Pria" Fulks, and Shanta "Angel" Fulks all of Lakewood, CO; one brother, George D. Daniels, Jr., of Mesa, AZ; and three sisters, Brenda Hamer of Byhalia, MS, Flora Daniels, and Sharon Daniels Atkins (Greg Atkins) of Senatobia, MS.

He also leaves behind fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Sharon Childs; a dear friend, Cliff Garrett of Lakewood, CO; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and special cousins and friends he liked to spend time with when he came home to visit, Rosemary Bradford, Junior Bradford, Angela Jennings, and Patricia Moody; And a special niece, Flo Daniels, who took care of him during his illness.