Joseph F. Wilkinson, 93, of Clinton and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Monday July 20, 2015 at 1:15 pm in Vermillion Convalescent Center. Joe had worked for years as a mechanic for Allis Chalmers, J.I. Case and Fredericks Equipment. He was born December 16, 1921 in Terre Haute to Earl Wilkinson and Esther (Franklin) Wilkinson. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary F. (Larimer) Wilkinson; daughters, Lori A. Wilkinson of Clinton and Terrie Wilkinson of Clinton; sons, Joseph A. Wilkinson and his wife Debbi of Terre Haute and Mark S. Wilkinson of Clinton; 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was the last of 12 children and was also preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Kim Kabbany. Joe was a US Navy veteran serving during WW II. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, mowing grass and hunting mushrooms and also watching sports and working in his garden. Visitation will be Friday July 24, 2015 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am in DeBaun Funeral Home, Wabash Avenue Chapel, 2425 Wabash Ave. with funeral services at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Pastor Matt Larimer officiating. Entombment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park with military honors provided by Vigo County Veterans Honor Guard.