Michael R. "Mike" Wilkinson

Michael R. “Mike” Wilkinson, age 70 of Buchanan, TN, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at his residence.

He was a self-employed contractor and bass fishing guide for many years.  He loved fishing.

Mike was born April 19, 1950, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Phillip Wilkinson and to the late Jean Connor Wilkinson.

He was married December 6, 1993, to Janice Marie Adams Wilkinson, who survives, of Buchanan, TN.

Along with his wife, he is also survived by two stepchildren, Rick (Shelli) Green of Buchanan, TN, and Steve (Lynn) Green of Paris; two sisters, Barbara Prescott of Morgantown, IN, and Sandy Taylor of Sebring, FL; seven step grandchildren, and 12 step great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242.  The body is to be cremated with no services planned at this time.

Memorials may be made to:  Bethel University Fishing Team, ATTN. Brad Chappell, 325 Cherry Avenue, McKenzie, TN 38201.