Book of Memories for Hewitt T. Wilkinson

Condolence From Jeff Sauer

Sun, 09 Apr 2017 22:09:53 EDT

Hewitt Wilkinson gave me my first opportunity at a career that is dear to my heart. He cared deeply for the youth and treated them and his staff with utmost kindness and respect. When I think of Mr. Wilkinson, I always remember one of his favorite quotes "the world awaiteth a patient man". Rest In Peace Sir. My deepest condolences to the family.

Condolence From James

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 08:47:48 EDT

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in Jehovah God's promise to swallow up death forever, and to soon end all our suffering. (Rev. 21:3, 4; Isa. 25:8) May His promises be a soothing balm for your heavy hearts.

Condolence From Judy Lovelace

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:14:33 EDT

I started my career in education with Hewitt T. In fact, we laid concrete block and painted the walls of our first three classrooms at the State Reception Center. We had 130 kids and 3 teachers. It was a whale of a year!! Hugh always had the interest of the kids at heart. He will be missed. During my last conversation with him, he was still recalling some of the "incidents" we shared over the years. The angels have another "blue eyes" My prayers to John, Bill, Jennifer, Chip and the rest of his family.

Story shared: Our Trip to Mammoth Cave

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:09:10 EDT

I began my teaching career at Ky State Reception Center. Hugh was the principal. In the summer we would schedule field trips for those residents who could leave the building. For our Mammoth Cave trip we had two 60 passenger buses. Hugh was in charge on the first one and I was in charge of the 2nd one.

The first bus took off and In told my driver to follow. Uneventful trip all the way. We reached our destination. and I got off my bus and waited for Hewit T. to get off the 1st one. Didnt happen, so I boarded first bus.

NO HEWITT T !. One other teacher and I unloaded bothbuses. (Tere were no cell phones in those days!!)

IN about thirty minutes Hugh arrived in a state car. Needless to say, he was not a happy camper.

However, the kids enjoyed the cave an we managed to get them ALL back to the center!

Condolence From WAYDE F. WALKER

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 09:31:21 EDT

I WAS ASSOCIATED WITH HEWITT FOR OVER 30 YEARS . HE WAS A GREAT PERSON TO WORK WITH AND HE HAD MANY WONDERFUL IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS. I WAS RECREATION SPECIALIST FOR KY HUMAN RESOURCES, DIV OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES. HEWITT ASSISTED ME IN A NUMBER OF WORK SHOPS FOR THE 18 RECREATION DIRECTORS OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES/ HE WAS A KIND HEARTED PERSON AND ALWAYS WANTED TO HELP JUVENILES GET THEIR LIFE IN ORDER. HE'LL BE MISSED MY HIS MANY FRIENDS!

Photo shared: Wilkinson.jpg

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:47:19 EDT