1935
Carl
2011
Carl "Hub" Wilkinson
December 30, 1935 — May 10, 2011
Carl E. “Hub” Wilkinson, 75, of Goshen, IN (formerly of Syracuse, IN) passed away at 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN. He was born on December 30, 1935 in Syracuse to Roy & Katie (Bitner) Wilkinson.
He lived most of his life in the Syracuse area until moving to Goshen 3 years ago and graduated in 1953 from Syracuse High School. He was married on August 29, 1970 in Syracuse to Avis K. Rowland who survives. He was a United States Army Veteran.
He was a farmer and formerly operated Auer’s Auto Supply in Syracuse & worked at Napa Auto Parts in Milford and Syracuse. He was formerly the pastor for Wolf Lake United Methodist Church & Kimmel United Methodist Church. He attended Beulah Missionary Church in Goshen and was a founding elder for Stone’s Hill Community Church in Ligonier.
He is survived by:
Wife- Avis Wilkinson of Goshen
2 Sons – Brian Wilkinson of Syracuse & Darren (wife, Karena) Wilkinson of Syracuse
7 Grandchildren – Jordan, Bryan, Michael, Amanda, Jacob, Lucas, & Jonathan
Sister- Mrs. Paul (Marlene) Pollock
Several nieces, nephews, & cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Wawasee Community Bible Church in Milford with Pastor Jack Barthel from the church & Pastor Billy Hesketh from Milford First Brethren Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Milford.
Memorial bequest may be given to Tippy River Basin Pheasants Forever Youth Program, 6171 E. 450N, Leesburg, IN 46538 or Wawasee Camp of Gideon’s, P.O. Box 101, Syracuse, IN 46567.
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