Charles Allan Wilkins, 60, of New Haven, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at O' Bleness Hospital, Athens, OH.

He was born June 25, 1963, in Florida, a son of Beverly Charlton of North Carolina and the late William Marshall. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce Marshall and Shawn Marshall.

Charles retired from the United States Army with 26 years of faithful service to his country. He was a well-respected veteran earning 2 Bronze Star Medals, a Meritorious Service Medal, 2 Army Commendation Medals, 8 Army Achievement Medals, 5 Army Good Conduct Medals, 4 Army Reserve Components Achievement Medals, 3 National Defense Service Medals, a Global War on Terrorism Expd Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 3 Southwest Asia Service Medals, 2 Humanitarian Service Medals, an Armed Forces Reserve Medal, 3 Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbons, an Army Service Ribbon, 3 Overseas Service Ribbons, a Liberation of Kuwait Award, and a Valorous Unit Award. He was currently employed by Mark and Theresa Porter where he proudly took care of the landscaping. Charles was a people person and loved being able to spend time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed landscaping, gardening, and lending a helping hand to others.

Survivors in addition to his mother, include his loving wife of 8 years, Dordie (VanMeter) Wilkins; stepchildren, Amy Edwards and her husband, Scott of New Haven, Ann McMillin and her husband, Scott of Hartford, Abby Imboden and her husband, Dakota of Letart; stepgrandchildren, Owen, Aiden, Liam, Gracelynn, Connor, Avian, Kain and Landen; brothers, Gregory Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Tracy Marshall, Vincent Marshall; sisters, Berguittia Marshall, Amanda Johnson, Gale Marshall, Katie Johnson and Hannah Johnson.

Service will be 11 a.m., Friday, August 18, 2023, at Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV. Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Letart, WV. Military honors will be provided by the Stewart Johnson V.F.W. Post 9926, Mason, WV, American Legion Post 140, New Haven, WV, and V.F.W. Post 0039, Pomeroy, OH. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service on Friday, at the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.foglesongfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the care of Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV.