John “Jay” Wilkins, devoted husband of Peggy, nee McLaughlin; proud father of John (Julie), Todd and Patrick and grandfather of 7; dear brother of Bob (Dorothy) and the late Dick (Carol) Wilkins; fun-loving uncle and friend of many. Jay was a longtime Allstate Agent for 40 years. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics Illinois, 1644 N. Honore, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60622 or online at www.soill.org . For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com