Daniel D. Wilkins

Daniel D. Wilkins, age 51, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, Saturday, September 17, 2016 at his home in Kimmell, IN. He was born to the late Donald C. and Sylvia Mae (Cannon) Wilkins on August 10, 1965 in Columbia City, IN. On September 23, 1995 he married Kristy M. Wilkins in Ligonier, IN. He had a lot of talent and many skills. His love for gardening kept him pretty busy as well. He worked for 30 years with an exceptional work ethic as a machine operator for Silgan Plastics Company. Daniel was a part of the Wawasee Hawg Hunters Fishing Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and many types of construction work with his very good friend, Harrison Hicks. Above all of this, his true passion was being an exceptional father. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kristy Wilkins, his three children: daughters; Amber Mae, Emma Lynn, and son; Ethan Daniel Wilkins, all of Kimmell, IN. Siblings; Jeannie (Richard) Pippenger of Churubsuco, IN, Tim (Pat) Wilkins of Churubusco, IN, Ron (Bonnie) Wilkins of Saugatuck, MI, Don (Sherri) Wilkins of Roanoke, IN, Tom (Denise) Blackburn of Fort Wayne, IN, Donna Keiser of Columbia City, In and Lucy (Darl) Dufendach of Connersville, IN. Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, John and Lynnda Brown of Ligonier, IN. Along with many nieces and nephews. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Sylvia Wilkins and his brother, George Blackburn. Family and friends will be received from 12PM - 4PM on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Stones Hill Community Church – 151 West Stones Hill Road Ligonier, IN 46767. A memorial service will be held at 4PM at the Church. Pastor Joey Nelson will officiate. A private committal service will take place with the family at the Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.