Shreveport, La. – Mr. Roger Cade Wilkinson, beloved husband and father, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2021.

Mr. Wilkinson was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Molly; his parents John Pugh and Anna Corinne Wilkinson; his brothers John Dallas and William Douglass Wilkinson and his sister Frances Mai Fall.  He is survived by his daughter Amy Pollard and husband Wiley, son Steve Wilkinson and wife Marcia; and daughter Patti Gossein and husband Alain.       He is further survived by 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Wilkinson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana where he resided his entire life.  He attended C E Byrd and Centenary College and was a veteran of WWII where he served in the US Navy.  His commitment to his country continued with time spent in the Naval and Army Reserves.

Roger worked as a land surveyor for over 70 years and was owner of Wilkinson & Associates.  He was the last surviving original founder of the Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors.

Roger was an active member of his community serving with the Shriners, Kiwanis, and volunteering time with the Boy Scouts.  He was an avid sportsman and served in various board capacities with the local YMCA.    As a lifelong Episcopalian, his most rewarding service was spent as a layman and a Eucharistic Minister for over 50 years with St. James Episcopal Church.

By his side during these years was his beloved wife, Molly. They enjoyed world traveling, painting, and spending time together in their garden toasting the end of the day.

Visitation will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 23 with services to follow at 3:00 PM at St. James Episcopal Church located at 2050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, La.  Graveside services will follow at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue.  The Reverend W. James Yazell will officiate.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at The Glen for their care and support, and asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charity of choice.