David Earl Wilkinson, 70, died on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Wellspan York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Julia E. (Stine) Wilkinson.

David was born in Columbia on September 30, 1955, son of Dawn Fay (Zink) Hoffer and the late Robert Leroy Wilkinson.

David graduated from Eastern York High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. He was a talented artist who appreciated art in all forms, enjoyed a wide variety of music of which he had an extensive collection, and had a love for antiques. An avid photographer, he captured the beauty of nature through his lens, including photographs of foxes and other wildlife in the Black Forest, and several of his photographs were published in a magazine. David traveled extensively throughout the world, including living in Germany for three years and spending time in the tundra while serving in the Army. He loved nature, hiking, and especially watching sunsets with his daughter. David cherished time spent with his family, particularly attending the annual family reunion each summer. He also enjoyed teaching his daughter and grandchildren about the solar system and sharing stories from his life and experiences. Known for his generous spirit, David was the kind of person who would do anything for anyone.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother, Dennis Wilkinson; sister, Dawn Louise Clay; daughter, Roxanne Stine; and two grandchildren, Scarlett Rose Wood and Zion Conri Lavin VanDyke. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jade Marie Wood.

Service details will soon be announced.