Carl W. Wilkinson, Sr.
November 2, 1915 ~ March 1, 2010
Carl W. Wilkinson, Sr., 94, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, of Woodsfield, Ohio, formerly of Weirton, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 in the Barnesville Hospital. Born November 2, 1915 in Chester, WV, he was a son of the late George and Phona Deem Wilkinson. He was also preceded in death by his wife Doris Foreman Wilkinson in 1989, brother George Ray Wilkinson and sister Mildred Barrett.
With 39 years of service, Carl retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as an electrician in the Electrical Department. He was a member of the Cove Presbyterian Church, Three Score Seniors and the WSX 25-Year Club.
Mr. Wilkinson is survived by his son Carl Wilkinson, Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL; daughters Carol Figel of Woodsfield, OH, Kay Fitting of Scottsdale, AZ and Judith Hale of Bradenton, FL; 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received Friday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton where funeral services will be conducted at 10:30AM Saturday. Interment will be in Highland Hills Memorial Gardens, Follansbee, WV.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cove Presbyterian Church, 3404 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
We are very saddened to hear about your fathers passing. Are prayers are with all of you. Mike Wilkinson and Family
Your father and our uncle Carl was one of the nicest men I,ve ever known. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. The Kauffman family
Dear Wilkinson Family, Rev. Terry and I want to express our sympathy to you all as we remember your Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather. What wonderful memories you all have and how Blessed you were with his long life. We will keep you all in our thoughts and our prayers. Blessings, Rev. Terry and Jan Stoops
Cindy, Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Grand-Dad was the greatest! He used to help me try to catch rabbits in the backyard using a clothes basket. I always enjoyed his stories and his jokes. I have always considered him to be a great man. Working hard he raised a wonderful family through difficult times – because of him we all are here I will miss you Grand-Dad Love Bob
Judy and Kay, Carol and Jr. I saw your dad at my mother’s funeral in 1993. We had a long chat. Our parents were always such dear friends. It is the end of an era. It saddens me and i send you my love and thoughts. Anne
I’m so sad your gone but I will never forget you and the times I got to spend with you. May you rest in peace and never be forgotten. I love you
Cindy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can always remember the special little moments that made your Grandfather so special to you. I’m sure he was so proud of you! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Always here for you.
Carol, The class of 1952 and I are sorry for the loss of your Father.You have our condolences. Helen and I will keep you in our prayers .
Uncle Carl was always my favorite. My condolences to all. Pete
DEAR CARL, CAROL AND KAY sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He was a good man and your mother was also a nice person.. Coke
Carl, Carol, Kay and Judy, Sorry to hear of Uncle Carl’s passing you were blessed to have him so long. I will think of you all during this time. Love to you all Sharon