John Gregg Wilkinson – age 64 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at the home in which he was raised on March 13, 2023, held in the loving arms of his family. He was born and raised in Fountain City and attended Central High School. Gregg worked for many years at Fab Metal Fabricators. His life’s greatest loves were his family, his home and his friends; fishing, swimming, tinkering in the garage and yard. His younger days were spent on motorcycles and with frequent trips to the level 1ER at UT. He did not suffer fools lightly and any in his presence would be informed of that fact rather quickly. One would not immediately sense his huge, expansive and abundant heart; however, there was nothing he would not give or do for those he loved. He gave his all the people lucky enough to be in his life, and none of the lives he touched will ever be the same. Gregg lived a unique and authentic life on his own terms, marching to the beat of a drum that he shared with any who would hear it. Most of all, he shared a love and utter devotion only known to few with the love of his life for 34 years, Melissa. Their unconditional and never-ending love became the center of family and friends, the envy of all who experienced its warmth, and the tie that bound us all together for decades. For his children, Emma and Zach, know he loved you to the moon and back, and forever will. He was so very proud of both of you. For the rest of us left behind, we keep our memories of him, the love he shared with us, and we wait until the day we meet again.

Gregg is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Kathleen Wilkinson; and niece, Julia Kathleen Gardner. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Parkey Wilkinson; son, Zachary; daughter, Emma; granddaughter, Madison; sister, Kay; niece, Ashley; nephew, Aaron; mother-in-law, Kitty Booth Bracken; brother-in-law, Chris Parkey and leaves behind lifelong friend, Bobby Burbank; best friend and brother, Larry Booth; cousins and acquaintances, too numerous to count or mention individually, all who were drawn to his smile, his laugh and his infectious joy for living.

The family will receive friends 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Trinity Funeral Home. Trinity Funeral Home, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Gregg Wilkinson. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net