Tommy C. Wilkins

February 9, 1944 - April 16, 2019

Tommy Carlton Wilkins, age 75, of Seaford, passed away on April 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Berlin, he is the son of the late Carlton and Ethel Wilkins. He was preceded in death by his wife Edith Ann Wilkins. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Tommy was retired from Dukes Lumber Company as a foreman, where he had worked for the Dukes family for over 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 6, and the Seaford Moose Lodge where he was currently their Trustee. The Moose organization was a very important part of his life and he enjoyed dedicating his time to serving and donating to this amazing organization. He loved to follow the Jones Boy’s, and loved to dance. His love and talent for dancing awarded his two American Bandstand Awards. Everyone called him “Pop”, which is his testimony to the great character and man he was to everyone. He is survived by his children, Tommy C. Wilkins II and his girlfriend Renee Culbertson of Sharptown, Eric Wilkins of Seaford, Bryan Wilkins and his fiancé Holly Tomblin of Seaford, and Ellis Howard of Seaford; his girlfriend, Gloria Elzey; half-brother, sisters in law, Sue Taylor and her husband Larry of Blades, Rachel Hewitt of North Carolina and Brenda Baker; grandchildren Lance Wilkins, Jordan Wilkins, Ethan Wilkins, Gage Wilkins, Harley Madison Wilkins, Zach Wilkins, Logan Wilkins; one great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews also survive him. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Edith Ann Wilkins and his brother Ronny Wilkins and half-brother Johnny Bunting. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 12:00 pm at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel, DE 19956. A viewing will be held from 11:00 am-12:00 pm at the funeral home. Scott Dukes will officiate. Interment with military honors will be held at Blades Cemetery. In honor of Tommy’s wishes, his family invites you to dress in casual attire. Contributions may be made in Tommy’s honor to the American Cancer Society, 92 Read’s Way, Ste. 205 New Castle, Delaware 19720.