1949
Arthur
2015
Arthur C. Wilkins
July 10, 1949 — February 10, 2015
AMHERST - Arthur Carroll Wilkins, 65, of 33 Kellogg Ave., died on Monday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield.
Born in Richmond, Virginia, on July 10, 1949, he was the son of Samuel and Shirley (DeShields) Wilkins. He moved to Washington, D.C., at a young age. He graduated from McKinley Technical High School in 1967.He was an avid reader and exemplary student. Arthur became a proud graduate of Amherst College Class of 1972, with a bachelor of arts degree in theater. After his graduation, he moved to Paris for the next 25 years. He was an avid lover of the arts.
He studied pantomime with Marcel Marceau's family. He danced with Josephine Baker, and was a member of the popular musical group, Sheila B. Devotion. He also enjoyed traveling throughout France and Europe, Asia, and Africa. Arthur has touched the lives of many with his "joie de vivre." Amherst will miss him.
He leaves behind his many French students, neighbors, and many loved ones, namely his mother Shirley, brother Michael, sisters Kim, Velma, and Stephanie, and cousins Gavin, Riko, Julius, and a host of nieces and nephews. The family has requested a memorial service for April. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Wilkins family at www.nefcc.net
Born in Richmond, Virginia, on July 10, 1949, he was the son of Samuel and Shirley (DeShields) Wilkins. He moved to Washington, D.C., at a young age. He graduated from McKinley Technical High School in 1967.He was an avid reader and exemplary student. Arthur became a proud graduate of Amherst College Class of 1972, with a bachelor of arts degree in theater. After his graduation, he moved to Paris for the next 25 years. He was an avid lover of the arts.
He studied pantomime with Marcel Marceau's family. He danced with Josephine Baker, and was a member of the popular musical group, Sheila B. Devotion. He also enjoyed traveling throughout France and Europe, Asia, and Africa. Arthur has touched the lives of many with his "joie de vivre." Amherst will miss him.
He leaves behind his many French students, neighbors, and many loved ones, namely his mother Shirley, brother Michael, sisters Kim, Velma, and Stephanie, and cousins Gavin, Riko, Julius, and a host of nieces and nephews. The family has requested a memorial service for April. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Wilkins family at www.nefcc.net
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