VIRGIL DWIGHT WILKINSON JR Obituary (1995

Virgil Dwight Wilkinson, Jr. (Dancer) was born on January 11, 1995 to Judith Ann (Finley) & Virgil Wilkinson, Sr. at Trinity Hospital, Minot, ND. Virgil was a Three Clan member (Prairie Chicken). Our baby Virg gained his angel wings on January 25, 2022.Since birth, Virgil, Jr. suffered with multiple severe skin allergies; the most painful was that being allergic to the Sun's UV rays. He couldn't be outside during the day light very long. He had to switch his days to night time activities. At night time he was able to run and play outside with mom, dad, Brother Julian and baby Sister Molly. He enjoyed walk-ing the tree lines and gathering firewood for night time camp fires. He loved his bonding time with his dad, Big Virg, as they would sit outside all night talking and hearing the many stories his dad would tell of his Grandpa Ernest (One Horn) and Grandma Mollie; about all of their farming and ranching days. "Baby Virg" loved horses; when he was little, he would hand pick green grass to feed them.Despite the painful skin allergies Virgil, Jr. endured throughout his life, it never once brought him down or held him back from living a full life. He made the everyday routine of life fit his way of life. He would say, "Mom & Dad, we'll never fit into this world, we have to make the world fit us". Our "Baby Virg" has been one tough dude. He was our super hero who never gave up living a normal life while battling his painful allergies. Virgil, Jr. also had a heart of pure gold on top of being such a strong young man. He was always there for everyone and was a good listener when someone needed a shoulder to lean on.Virgil, Jr. attended White Shield Schools; from Headstart to High School. He graduated in 2013. Rather than further his education, "Baby Virg" wanted to enjoy life. He en-joyed his many travels with his family. Where ever he went, he always made new friends because his charismatic character and loving nature. He was a kind and gentle soul.Virgil, Jr. always believed in the power of prayer. He prayed for the people. Prayed for Peace on Earth. And he cherished the good memories. Our Son, Brother and friend will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.Virgil, Jr. is survived by his Parents, Judith Ann & Virgil Wilkinson, Sr; Siblings, Julian Da-vis Wilkinson and Molly (Dustin Combs) Wilkinson; Adopted Brother, David Murillo; Grandmother, Marcia White Eagle; Aunts, Lisa (Walter) DeVille Family, Roberta (Wilbur) White Eagle Family, Louise Finley Family, Sweet Medicine Finley Family; Uncles, Law-rence Finley Family, Robert Finley Family, Fabian Finley Family, Sundown Finley Family, and AJ Finley Family. And all his numerous and extended family near and far.He is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, Mollie & Ernest (One Horn) Wil-kinson, Jr.; Maternal Grandfather, Robert "Bobby" Finley; Uncles, Harry Wilkinson, Wil-bur Wilkinson, Valarion Finley and Arnold Finley; Aunts, Virginia Wilkinson & Sandra Finley; Great Grandparents; Thomas & Julia (Charging) White Eagle.