Archie Cornelius Wilkinson

Archie Cornelius Wilkinson “A.Lee” was born October 12, 1960, in San Antonio, TX, to Paschal Sampson Wilkinson, Jr. and Hazel Ruth Harper Wilkinson. He departed this life Wednesday October 1, 2025, at his residence in Holly Springs, MS.

Archie accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Rising Star Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, TX.  He was employed as a boilermaker of pipefitter for several years.

Archie was a graduate of Mary Carroll High School in Corpus Christi, TX. He was a veteran who served in the Navy. He loved fishing, traveling, riding his motorcycle, grilling, fixing vehicles, and spending time with family and friends.

Archie leaves to cherish his loving memories wife: Gloria Wilkinson of Holly Springs, MS; three sons: Jiray Wilkinson, Marquin Wilkinson, and Ashton Huff all of Corpus Christi, TX; two stepsons: Derek Smith and Deion Johnson both of Holly Springs, MS; two daughters: Chazzidy Wilkinson and Crystal Wilkinson both of Corpus Christi, TX; three brothers: Rev. Paul G. Wilkinson (Angelia) and James Wilkinson (Bernice) both of San Antonio, TX, and Kelvin K. Miles of Corpus Christi, TX; two sisters: Cleo M. Wilkinson of Houston, TX and Naomi R. Hicks-Turner of Corpus Christi, TX; seven grandchildren; three special brothers: Louis Hurte “Cooley” and Tracey Williams both of Corpus Christi, TX, and William M. Bouldin of San Antonio, TX;  and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Archie was preceded in death by his parents: Paschal Sampson Wilkinson, Jr. and Hazel Ruth Harper Wilkinson; three brothers: Paschal S. Wilkinson, III, John R. Wilkinson, and  Howard H. Hicks.

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