Omer Wilkins Jr

Omer Wilkins Jr., 63, of Rantoul went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

He was born Feb. 1, 1961, in Omaha, Neb., a son of Omer and Evanna (Stray) Wilkins Sr. He married Zina D. Hayes on April 21, 1994, in Urbana. She survives.

Also surviving are two children, Mario Hayes of Indianapolis and Nicole Hayes of Champaign; a brother, Tony (Melverta) Wilkins of Decatur; two sisters, Patricia Wilkins of Rantoul and Evangeline Foster of Rantoul; and five grandchildren.

He leaves behind his parents, Omer and Evanna Wilkins of Rantoul. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gregory and Duane.

Omer was a 1980 graduate of Rantoul Township High School. He immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army and served nine years. He worked nine years in maintenance at the Urbana Post Office. He attended the Love Corner Church, Champaign. He was an avid Raiders fan.

A home going service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, at the Love Corner Church, 312 E. Bradley, Champaign. Bishop Lloyd Gwin will officiate. Burial will follow in Danville National Cemetery, Danville.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 on Monday evening at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 E. Grove, Rantoul.