Carl L. Wilkins

Carl L. Wilkins, 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 7:06 P.M. at his home. Carl was born June 13, 1924 in Stonefort the son of George and Peggy (Hancock) Wilkins. He married Sondra Weimann on May 10, 1969 in Zeigler and together they have shared over 42 years of marriage. He was a veteran, proudly serving in the Army during WWII. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marion, Williamson County Shriners and the Masonic Lodge of Carrier Mills. Carl retired from Peabody Coal Company as a prospect driller and he enjoyed raising cattle. He was skilled in building trades and had been involved in many building projects including his homes. In addition to his wife Sondra, he is survived by; Daughter Carla Nilson and husband Jim of Herrin Son Carl E. Wilkins and wife Cathy of Creal Springs Step-daughter Tracey Glenn and husband Bill of Herrin Step-son Kenton Neal of Centralia Son-in-law Terry Spees of Marion Six grandchildren; Heather Nault and husband Leo of Nashua, New Hampshire Kevin Nilson and wife Cathleen of Mt. View, California Sarah Burd and husband Eric of Herrin Ryan Spees and wife Erin of Troy Taylor Reel of Herrin Michaela Reel of Herrin Three great grandchildren; Andy Nilson Genevieve Nault Ellanora Burd Brother Mark Wilkins and wife Vickie of Stonefort Four sister-in-laws; Pauline Wilkins of Carrier Mills Reathal Wilkins of Carrier Mills Cookie Wilkins of Carrier Mills Alena Wilkins of Marion Several nieces and nephews And his beloved dog, Leo Preceded by his Parents, Daughter Donna Spees, Sister Wanda Hart, Four brothers Wendell, Ralph, James and Doug Wilkins. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Noon at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Dickerson officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Military rites will be presented at the cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home. For those who prefer memorials may be made to the Shriner Hospital for Crippled Children or Murray Parents Association of Centralia. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois 62959.