James D. Wilkins, age 72, of Cozad, passed away on Thursday, December
13, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney after a long illness.

Jim was a hard-working, good man who loved his family dearly and will be
great missed by all.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Vickie; son, Travis and wife,
Wendy Wilkins; daughters, Tammy and husband, Paul Rehmert and Stacey
Berg; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Collin
Wilkins; sisters, Donna Jo Griffin, Niva Lemon and Suzan Barker; his
close friends, Darrell Bruce and Ron Kohl; as well as other family and
friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Don Wilkins; mother Joyce
Elliott; adoptive parents, Elmer and Arlene Talkington; sister, Kathy
Cline; and step-sister, Janet (Talkington) Hammond.

Cremation was chosen and Jim’s ashes will be spread in Colorado at a
later date. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
December 26, 2018, at the Salvation Army Church in North Platte with
Captains Charles and Lila Lieurance officiating. Condolences may be
shared online at odeanchapel.com. Arrangements are with Odean Colonial
Chapel at C & Sycamore.