Teddie B. Wilkinson, 71, of Utica passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013 with family by his side. Teddie was born in Herkimer, NY on July 27, 1942 and was a graduate of Ilion High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 to 1966. Teddie married Marie Klossner on February 3, 1968 in Utica. He founded his own vending company, T & M Sales which he operated for many years. Teddie was an avid bowler and in his earlier years played football for the Utica-Rome Chiefs. Teddie is survived by his wife, Marie , two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Mary Ann Wilkinson of Deerfield and Theodore and Jacquelyn Wilkinson of Utica, three grandchildren, Justyna, Alex and Skyler, a sister, Barbara Hall of Florida and a brother, Delton Wilkinson of Maine. A Memorial Mass for Mr. Wilkinson will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Peter's Church, North Utica. Memorial calling hours will be held at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd., North Utica on Saturday morning from 10:00 to 12:30. Those so wishing may make donations to the Stevens-Swan Humane Society or the Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation.