Stephen Wayne Sennett died Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at his home. He was 46.

Born in Memphis, he had lived in Vicksburg most of his life. He was the son of Michael and Linda Wilkinson of Vicksburg.

Mr. Sennett was an electrician by trade and worked for the Corps of Engineers for over 14 years. He was a member of the Baptist faith. He was a caring friend to many, always willing to lend a helping hand, putting others before himself.

Mr. Sennett was a loving father, son and brother who will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Joseph Warren Sennett of Vicksburg; one brother, Johnathan Wilkinson (Courtney) of Vicksburg; two sisters, Cindy Sennett of Little Rock, Ark., and Angela Barnette (Terry) of Flowood; his grandparents, Warren and Imogene Sanders of Ridgely, Tenn.; two uncles, Ronnie and Phillip Sanders of Little Rock; five nephews, Justin Barnette (Charlene), Blake Barnette, Gage Wilkinson, Will Ryals and Jagger Ryals; one niece, Kyley Ryals; and a great-nephew, Ryker Barnette.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Riles Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Andrews, pastor of Cross Point Church, officiating. Internment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.

Pallbearers will be James Dement, Larry Bridges, Cody Bridges, Justin Barnette, Blake Barnette and Johnathan Wilkinson.

Honorary pallbearers will be Shane Williams, Will Ryals, Gage Wilkinson, Jagger Ryals and Kyley Ryals.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 16808, Jackson, MS 39236-6808.