SYRACUSE – Carl E. “Hub” Wilkinson, 75, of Goshen and formerly of Syracuse, died at 11:10 p.m. May 10, 2011, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born Dec. 30, 1935, in Syracuse, to Roy and Katie Bitner Wilkinson. On Aug. 29, 1970, in Syracuse, he married Avis K. Rowland, who survives. He lived most of his life in the Syracuse area until moving to Goshen three years ago. He graduated from Syracuse High School in 1953. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a farmer; formerly operated Auer’s Auto Supply, Syracuse; and worked at Napa Auto Parts, Milford and Syracuse. He was formerly the pastor for Wolf Lake United Methodist Church and Kimmel United Methodist Church. He attended Beulah Missionary Church, Goshen, and was a founding elder for Stone’s Hill Community Church, Ligonier. Also surviving are two sons, Brian Wilkinson and Darren (and spouse Karena) Wilkinson, all of Syracuse; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Marlene (and spouse Paul) Pollock, Syracuse. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wawasee Community Bible Church, Milford, officiated by Pastor Jack Barthel of the church and Pastor Billy Hesketh of Milford First Brethren Church. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Milford. Calling is from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse. ***** Memorials may be given to Tippy River Basin Pheasants Forever Youth Program, 6171 E. CR 450N, Leesburg, IN 46538; or Wawasee Camp of Gideon’s, P.O. Box 101, Syracuse, IN 46567. Condolences may be sent via www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com
