Birdie Wilkins

Birdie E. Wilkins, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. Graveside Services for family and friends will be held on at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery, Harristown, IL, Memorials may be made to Westside Church of the Nazarene, Decatur, IL. Birdie was born on May 18, 1925, in Kell, IL, the son of Bird and Julia Wilkins. Birdie served as a U.S. Marine and retired from PPG. He and Helen were Youth Directors for 30 years at Westside Church of the Nazarene. He was a strong Christian and dedicated to his loving wife. He is survived by his wife Helen of 74 years; son Richard V. (Denise) Wilkins of Mt. Zion; grandchildren Chad (Sue) Wilkins of Dawson, IL; Jeff (Brenda) Wilkins of Decatur; and Wendy Woods of Marlow, OK; great-grandchildren Britanie, Adam, Thane, Larry, Macey, Kyle, Zach, Keeton, and Shayna; 10 great-great grandchildren, brothers, Bennett and Darryl. He was preceded in death by his parents,; son Stan Wilkins; sister Joyce, and brother Louie.