MILFORD - Clyde Lyons Wilkins of Milford, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2011, at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He was 86. Clyde was born on Aug. 29, 1924, in Milford, son of the late Henry W. and Rosella (Lyons) Wilkins. He was a veteran of the United States Navy proudly serving his country during World War II. Mr. Wilkins was a letter carrier with the United States Post Office in Milford for 40 years retiring in 1983. He enjoyed summers spent at his home in Slaughter Beach with his wife, family and friends and fishing and crabbing on the Delaware Bay. Clyde became a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Milford in 1938 and over the years had held many offices including ordained deacon and trustee. He was a member of the Blue Hen VFW Post #6483 in Milford. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilkins was preceded in death by his brother, Henry W. Wilkins Jr.; and a nephew, Henry W. Wilkins III. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Audie Wilkins; two daughters and a son-in-law, Cindy and Alvin French of Milford and Susan Wilkins of Lewes; four grandchildren, Jennifer Graybeal, Kelly Graybeal, Matthew French and his wife Cari and Nathan French and his wife Sheena; four great-grandchildren, Jacob, Aidan, Dylan and Kayla French; and a dear niece, Carla Wilkins. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The family has requested memorial contributions to the Home of the Brave, 6632 Sharps Rd, Milford, DE 19963 or to The Sunshine Foundation, Delaware Chapter, P.O. Box 16, New Castle, DE 19720. Condolences may be emailed at www.delmarvaobits.com/rogers Arrangements handled by Rogers Funeral Home, Milford.