TAUNTON – James Louis “Goat” Wilkinson, age 57, a lifelong resident of Raynham and Taunton, passed away at his home on March 20, 2014, after a short battle with lung cancer, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
James worked for many years as a truck driver for Parker, Cape Cod Express and Quad Graphics.
He enjoyed playing the guitar and visiting with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father William, and brother, Dennis.
He is survived by his mother Phyllis Wilkinson; longtime girlfriend, Dina Andrade; son, James Wilkinson and daughter-in-law Danielle Wilkinson, and their children, Rhiannon and Bradley Wilkinson; daughter, Ianne Wilkinson and her children, Trent and Jayden Wilkinson; brothers, William and Kevin; and sisters, Sandra, Sharon, Patti, Judy, and Dayle.
A memorial celebration will be scheduled at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St. Boston, MA 02115.
Arrangements are by the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway in Taunton.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.