Scott Thomas Wilkins, 34, was delivered from brain
cancer at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2015. He was a faithful believer,
loving son, devoted husband, dedicated father, and loyal friend.
Scott (or “Scotty” by those who loved him) was born
on August 1, 1980, the second son to Dave and Marilynn Wilkins of Sugar Land.
He grew up strong and happy, spending many days working on cars, camping, and
tinkering with his dad and brother Aaron.
He loved the outdoors, excelling in scouting- where he obtained the rank
of Eagle Scout after many years of hard work and dedication. He loved to take trips to the family
farm in Grapeland where he could ride four wheelers, fish in the pond, make
bonfires and hone his outdoorsman skills.
He also spent many weekends and hot summer days in Matagorda, where
played at the beach with his cousins and his dad taught him the secrets of
catching red fish in the bay. He
developed a love for fishing and hunting at an early age and always was happy
to be with his family. He
graduated from Clements High School in 1998 and Texas A&M in 2003 with a
degree in Agriculture Systems Management, and it was only natural that Scott
would choose a career where he could be outdoors, as he was a devoted employee
of Bio Landscape and Maintenance in Houston. He soon found the love of his life
in Candace Mayo, and proposed at the Mayo Lake House in Lake Limestone. They
married in October of 2009 at the Mayo Ranch, where they would spend much time
together with family and friends.
They settled in the Katy area before having their son, Tyler, in
2011.
All of
Scott’s passions were expressions of love for his family and friends. He was truly unique in his ability to
give a good hug, make you feel comfortable, and melt your heart with his
million-dollar smile. Equally
talented with a filet knife or a bag of charcoal, there was no better place to
enjoy Scott’s art for storytelling than over a helping of his redfish on the
half shell. He also had a
special gift for carpentry, creating beautiful custom works of art that ranged
from rugged oversized patio chairs to delicately polished cutting boards. Scott
spent weeks crafting some of his pieces and always was happy to see the smile
that they brought to the recipients’ face. One of his custom pieces, a 7-foot solid wood stained table,
stands in the heart of the Matagorda family beach house. Around it we will celebrate his life,
keep his memory alive, and find rest in knowing that Scott is with his Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ.
Scott’s loving family includes his wife Candace of
5 ½ years; 4 year old son, Tyler; mother and father, David and Marilynn Wilkins;
brother Aaron and wife Laura and their children Reagan, Sadie and Gabby, grandmother
Helen Finch; mother-in-law Jeannine Mayo; sister-in-law Amber Broussard and
family, brother-in-law Carlton Mayo Jr. and family. Scott was preceded in death
by his grandfather, Newell Finch Jr., grandfather Jimmie Wilkins, grandmother
Sadie Adlong, step-grandfather Bud Adlong, and
father-in-law Carlton Mayo.
Scott’s
4-year battle with brain cancer has been marked by his courage and faith, and
the Lord’s provision in surrounding him with the overwhelming support of
friends and family. Those who were
blessed to know and love Scotty will never forget his larger than life presence
and gentle and humble spirit.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m. on Sunday, June 28th, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church of
Rosenberg and will be followed by memorial tributes and a Rosary Prayer at
6:00pm.
A celebration of Scott’s life will be held at 10:00
a.m. Monday, June 29th, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church of
Rosenberg. Scott’s close friends
and family will accompany him to his family farm in Grapeland, TX where he will
be buried alongside his grandfather, Jimmie Wilkins, grandmother, Sadie
Wilkins, Step-grandfather, Bud Adlong, and many other family members.
In-lieu of flowers, donations to Tyler Wilkins’
college fund can be made via PayPal. Website: www.Paypal.com/sendmoney -
Use email address tylerwilkinscollegefund@gmail.com.
