John Earl Wilkinson, 51, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Glenn, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. Born July 16, 1956 in South Haven, MI to Leslie Wilkinson and Donna (Shelden) Wilkinson, he worked as a security guard. He was a past master of Dutcher Lodge #193 F&AM and also a member of the Saladine Shrine. He was preceded in death by his father Leslie on Aug 20, 2007, and a brother Paul in 1993. Surviving are his son Zachary Wilkinson of Arkansas; mother Donna Wilkinson of Glenn, MI; brothers Ralph and Marilyn Wilkinson of Grand Junction, MI., Jeffery and Sally Wilkinson of Grand Rapids, MI., and Brian Wilkinson of Glenn, MI. Services will be Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. at the Plummerville Cemetery, with the Rev. Jean Smith officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Saladine Shrine Foundation 4200 Saladine Dr. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546