James Edward 'Ed' Wilkins, 70

DOVER - James Edward "Ed" Wilkins, age 70, of Dover, passed away at his home on Oct. 26, 2009, surround by his loving family. Ed had also lived in Lewes, and Powellville, Md. He was born in Powellville, Md., a son of the late Preston Wilkins and Stella Wilkins Hammond. He retired from Delmarva Oil and was an active charter member of the Powellville Volunteer Fire Company serving as Past Chief and Past President. He was a member of the Powellville United Methodist Church. Ed enjoyed woodworking, gardening, eating with friends and family and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Sue Ellen Wheatley Wilkins of Dover; his daughters, Christiana Gosnell and husband Eric of Sharptown, and Vickie Pusey and husband Tom of Parsonsburg; a sister, Edna Mitchell and husband Bill, and Doris Jones and husband Wayne, all of Powellville; and his grandchildren, Trevor Gosnell, Kacie Pusey and Brice Pusey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jay Lee Wilkins; and sister, Elise Wilkins. A Funeral Service will be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel, on Friday at 2 p.m., where a viewing will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. A viewing will also be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. The family also extends an invitation to visit at their home in Dover on Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will follow in Galestown Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Downing and Rev. Jim Penuel will officiate. In memory of Ed Wilkins, contributions may be made to the Cancer Institute of Bayhealth/Kent, c/o Bayhealth Foundation, 640 S. State St., Dover, DE 19904; or Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901.