Carl Wilkins 78, of 201 Kensington St. Lumberton, died Saturday, April 25, 2009 at his residence. He was born to Seth and Evelyn Wilkins on November 19, 1930 in Robeson County. Mr. Wilkins was a partner at S. Preston Douglas & Associates for 30 years, a lifetime member of Smith United Methodist Church, a partener of Dean & Wilkins CPA??s and treasurer of Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce for 10 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Edward Wilkins and a sister, Bobbie Jean Marshburn.

He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Rice Wilkins of the home; a daugther, Patty Wilkins Dean of Lumberton; two granddaughters, Kate and Amy Dean of Lumberton; a brother, Jackie and wife Nancy of Hendersonville; and a sister , Betty Rose Sessoms of Maryville, TN.

The funeral service will be Monday, April 27, 2009 at Floyd Memorial Chapel at 11:00 AM with the Reverends Bruce Skipper and Ann
Benson officiating.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 26, 2009 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc.