Carl Wilkins Obituary
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Mr. Wilkins was a former Teacher, a Chemist at Allied Signal/Honeywell, a member of East Baptist Church, and of The Gideons International.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Roberta (Doyle) Wilkins of Paducah; two sons, Greg Wilkins of Benton, Mike Wilkins and wife Loretta of Holly Springs, MS; three grandchildren, Amanda Conrad (Brandon), Nick Kirkpatrick (Amber), John Kirkpatrick (Ashley); 7 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Blainey Wilkins and Versie May (Gipson) Wilkins; one brother, Billy Norman Wilkins.
Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Hughes Funeral Home in Paducah with Bro. Mike Wooley officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Ledbetter, KY.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions made to The Gideons International, Paducah South Camp, P.O. Box 3232, Paducah, KY 42002-3232.
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.
Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
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