Roll Call Tribute

Obituary sent by spouse

Scott Thomas Wilkins, 34, was delivered from brain cancer at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2015. He was a faithful believer, loving son, devoted husband, dedicated father, and loyal friend.

Scott (or “Scotty” by those who loved him) was born on August 1, 1980, the second son to Dave and Marilynn Wilkins of Sugar Land. He grew up strong and happy, spending many days working on cars, camping, and tinkering with his dad and brother Aaron. He loved the outdoors, excelling in scouting- where he obtained the rank of Eagle Scout after many years of hard work and dedication. He loved to take trips to the family farm in Grapeland where he could ride four wheelers, fish in the pond, make bonfires and hone his outdoorsman skills. He also spent many weekends and hot summer days in Matagorda, where played at the beach with his cousins and his dad taught him the secrets of catching red fish in the bay. He developed a love for fishing and hunting at an early age and always was happy to be with his family. He graduated from Clements High School in 1998 and Texas A&M in 2003 with a degree in Agriculture Systems Management, and it was only natural that Scott would choose a career where he could be outdoors, as he was a devoted employee of Bio Landscape and Maintenance in Houston. He soon found the love of his life in Candace Mayo, and proposed at the Mayo Lake House in Lake Limestone. They married in October of 2009 at the Mayo Ranch, where they would spend much time together with family and friends. They settled in the Katy area before having their son, Tyler, in 2011.

Scott’s loving family includes his wife Candace of 5 ½ years; 4 year old son, Tyler; mother and father, David and Marilynn Wilkins; brother Aaron and wife Laura and their children Reagan, Sadie and Gabby, grandmother Helen Finch; mother-in-law Jeannine Mayo; sister-in-law Amber Broussard and family, brother-in-law Carlton Mayo Jr. and family. Scott was preceded in death by his grandfather, Newell Finch Jr., grandfather Jimmie Wilkins, grandmother Sadie Adlong, step-grandfather Bud Adlong, and father-in-law Carlton Mayo.

Scott’s 4-year battle with brain cancer has been marked by his courage and faith, and the Lord’s provision in surrounding him with the overwhelming support of friends and family. Those who were blessed to know and love Scotty will never forget his larger than life presence and gentle and humble spirit.