Hello,
My mom is Grace M. Eakes(Wilkinson), and she is your dad's 1st cousin. She's 94, healthy, and knew your dad very well. In fact, your dad's parents let my mom and I live with them for about a year San Diego, Calif. when I was three years old. My little brother was born out there; he's now 63!!
Sincerely,
Evelyn Larabell (daughter)
I guess I would be your dad's 2nd cousin and your 3rd cousin.