Bobby Lewis Wilkins, 57, a lifelong resident of Bradenton, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 in Bradenton. Bobby, a Southern Baptist, was born in Clearwater, Florida. He was a crane operator and a certified welder who worked for Pat Carlton Construction. Bobby is survived by his loving wife, the former Catherine (Kathy) Brueckner; a son, Robert Wilkins and his wife Shannon; a brother, Dale Robert Wilkins and a granddaughter, Kaylee Wilkins. A Graveside service will be conducted by the Reverend David Jolly, Pastor of the St. James United Methodist Church at 11:00 on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the Mt. Pleasant Rural Cemetery in Mt. Tremper. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Local arrangements under the direction of the Henry J. Bruck Funeral Home, 261 Broadway, Kingston, NY.