The community is mourning the loss of Herman Dewoyne Wilkins III, affectionately known as “Uncle Trip.” Herman passed away on November 2, 2025, surrounded by love, light, family, and the sound of his favorite music. Born on May 27, 1974, he lived a life full of laughter, compassion, and connection — a life that touched countless hearts and left behind memories filled with warmth and joy.
To those who knew him best, Herman was more than a brother, uncle, and friend — he was a source of comfort, humor, and light. He had a unique ability to bring people together, to lift spirits with a joke or a song, and to remind everyone of the beauty in everyday life. Known affectionately by many names — Trip, Uncle Trip, Funcle, Hermie — each name carried a story, a moment, and a piece of the love he shared with others. His presence was magnetic, his laughter contagious, and his kindness boundless.
Friends and family remember Herman as someone who loved deeply and lived fully. Whether it was a family gathering, a long conversation, or a shared meal, he made everyone feel valued and seen. He had a heart that understood people, a spirit that embraced joy, and a soul that never hesitated to give. The love he offered was infinite, and the sorrow of his passing runs just as deep. But in every tear shed, there is gratitude — for the time spent, for the memories made, and for the love that will never fade.
His family shared that Herman’s final moments were spent surrounded by those who meant the most to him, in an atmosphere filled with peace and music — a reflection of how he lived: harmoniously and with grace. His loved ones find solace in knowing that his light remains, carried in their hearts and in the stories they will continue to tell. They speak his name with reverence, honor his life with love, and find strength in the bond that will never be broken.
As Shakespeare once wrote, “Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak whispers the o’er-fraught heart and bids it break.” Herman’s loved ones choose to give their sorrow words — to remember him openly, to celebrate his spirit, and to honor the deep love that will forever connect them.
Though he is gone from this world, his memory endures — in laughter shared, in love given, and in every life he touched. Herman “Uncle Trip” Wilkins will forever be remembered as a man of light, music, and infinite love — until the morrow, we meet again.
