Weldon was born on April 9, 1936 in Greenville Township, Bureau County, the son of Robert M. and Birdene E. (Draper) Wilkinson. He married Kay Brandenburg on February 22, 1957 at Fort Rucker, AL where he was serving in the United States Army.
Weldon was a Truck Driver for Consolidated Freightway. He was a member of the New Bedford Christian Church and 66 year member of the Walnut American Legion Post. Weldon served as the Greenville Drainage Commissioner for several years and Republican Precinct Committeeman from 2002 – 2019.
Survivors include wife Kay of Walnut; three sons, Greg (Lori) Wilkinson of Walnut, Ron (Laurie) Wilkinson and Mark (Dawn) Wilkinson, both of Normandy; six grandchildren, Christopher (Taylor) Wilkinson, Cody (Jennifer) Wilkinson, Ashley, Josh (Lia Templeman), Tyler (Mariah) Wilkinson, and Brooke Wilkinson (Justin Carter); and four great-grandchildren, Garrett, Connor, Parker and Oliver.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Jr.; one sister, Norma Olson.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private graveside services with military rites will be held at the Walnut Cemetery with Pastor Troy Campbell officiating. Arrangements were completed by the Garland Funeral Home, Walnut.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the New Bedford Christian Church.
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