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Richard Wilkins Obituary

Richard Wilkins

PLEASANTVILLE: Richard Wilkins, 90 of Pleasantville passed peacefully from this life on August 21, 2016 at the Pickering House surrounded by family. Richard had a love of farming, which he did for most of his life. He served in the US Navy during WW11 in the South Pacific and later worked at General Motors for over 30 years. He is a member of Pleasantville United Methodist Church and Pleasant Grange.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Josephine (Bartlett) Wilkins, daughters Karen (Russ) Hines and Darlene (Brian) Archer; 4 grandchildren, Rusty (Elizabeth) Hines, Erin Hines (Ryan Smith), Matthew (Hannah) Archer and Emily (Eric) Singer; 3 great-grandchildren Brayden and Keegan Hines and Kinsey Archer. sisters-in-law, Janice (Les) Hardwick and Barbara Bartlett, brother, Charles (Marcine) Wilkins.

He was preceded in death by father-in-law and mother-in-law, Alfred and Fern Bartlett his parents Ensley Wilkins and Edith (Sherrick) Wilkins, brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill (Rachel) Wilkins, Roger (Bonnie) Wilkins and Jack (Dorothy) Wilkins; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Hugh (Elizabeth) Bartlett, Ethel Lee Collinsworth and Keith Bartlett.

Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday August 25, 2016 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Dr. Randy Hardman officiating and Lancaster Ohio Veterans Burial Detail conducting military honors. Friends and family may call 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial donations be made to Pleasantville United Methodist Church, 112 Lincoln Ave, Pleasantville, Ohio 43148.

Published by Lancaster Eagle-Gazette from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2016.
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I am sorry to hear that Dick has passed away. He was a good neighbor to Rudy and I for many years. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers
Sandy (Cox) Carpenter

Sandra Carpenter

August 24, 2016

I knew Dick and Jo from when they'd come into McDonald's, he was such a sweet man, who I always looked forward to seeing him and Jo, cause they both would just brighten my day when I saw them. RIP Dick :(

Angela Kern

August 24, 2016

Karen, prayers for you and your entire family. Please ponder all of the wonderful memories you have. They will keep you close and supportive to each other. I am so sorry for your loss.

Susan Bloom

August 24, 2016

Karen, Prayers for peace and comfort being sent to you and your family. Deepest condolences in the loss of your father.

Karen Bright Kent

August 24, 2016

You and your mother are in my prayers Darlene.

Amy Starowesky

August 24, 2016

To the entire family I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a great man.

Karen Mills

August 23, 2016

Karen and Janice and families. So sorry for your loss. May your memories give you comfort. You are in our prayers.

Chuck & Fran Drake

August 23, 2016

Karen-thinking of you and Russ during this sad time. Please extend my sympathy to your Mother as well. It is never easy but I am thinking of you during this sad time.

Beth Barnes

August 23, 2016

Josephine, Karen and Darlene, I am so sorry for your loss. Dick was a nice guy. I have a soft spot for farmers. I wish I could be there for calling hours, but living 800 miles away, that's impossible. Having been through what you are going through now, I feel your pain and know that I am thinking of you through the next few days.

Donna Mull

August 23, 2016

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