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, Suellen Wheatley Wilkins of Dover; his daughters, Chrystianna 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; his grandchildren, Trevor Gosnell, Kacie Pusey, and Brice Pusey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, J. Lee Wilkins; and sister, Elsie Wilkins. A Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. today, Oct. 30, at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel, where a viewing will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Galestown Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Downing and Rev. Jim Penuel will officiate. In memory of Ed Wilkins, contributions can 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.