John E. Wadkins' Obituary
John Earl Wadkins, age 71, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, in Muskegon, MI. John was born on August 26, 1951, in Muskegon to his parents John and Pearl (Puckett) Wadkins. He graduated from Reeths Puffer High School, and he served in the United States Army for two years during the Vietnam War. On March 6, 1971, he married the former Vicki Jablonski, and they spent 51 wonderful years together. John worked for 27 years at Kaydon Corporation before retiring in 1982. John was a jack of all trades and was willing to try anything once. In his younger years he enjoyed dirt track racing at Thunderbird and Winston Raceway, but more recently he enjoyed hunting in northern Michigan. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Vicki; two children: Eric (Megan Farragh) Wadkins and Andrea (Ruben Grumm) Russ; three grandchildren: Ethan, Dana, and Emily Wadkins; two sisters: Sandra (Michael) Webber and Vicki Lynn (David) Eikenberry; sister in-law, Denise Platt-Richards; and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, as well as most of his parents’ many siblings. A private service is being held, but please feel free to reach out to the family for details. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made out to The Noah Project or Pound Buddies. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI, 49444. Please sign the family’s online guestbook and share memories at sytsemafh.com
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