Derek E. Wilkinson, age 73, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Pottstown, PA, died on Thursday, March 21, 2019.  He was born on February 9, 1946 in Portsmouth England a son of the late Albert and Edna (Cotton) Wilkinson.  He was married to Cecelia (Hogan) Wilkinson and enjoyed his flower gardens, mowing the lawn and spending time with his grandchildren.  Derek was a member of the Holliday Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Middlebury Center, PA and was formerly employed by Weiss Brothers.  He is survived by his wife: Cecelia Wilkinson, son: James (Mariah) Wilkinson of Little Marsh, PA, daughters: Terri (Dave) Mokrejs of Elverson, PA, Margaret Foster of Wellsboro, PA, brothers: Norman (Linda) Wilkinson of Reading, PA, David Leonard of England, 8 grandchildren and a great granddaughter.  He was predeceased by a sister: Barbara Ohanesian.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Holliday Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Middlebury Center, PA, with Rev. Erik Ferguson and Rev. Samuel Seaman officiating.  Interment will be in the Pughtown Baptist Church Cemetery, Pughtown, PA.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., www.carletonfh.com  Wellsboro, PA.