Obituary: Carol Eugene Wilkins

For The Madera Tribune

Carol Eugene Wilkins.

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Carol Eugene Wilkins, 83 of Raymond, CA, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on April 22, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1942, to Gene and Clota Wilkins of Madera, CA.

Carol was proceeded in death by his parents, the love of his life Judy Wilkins, his daughter Carol Ann Martinazzi, his sister Dedria Wilkins, as well as many aunts, Uncles, and cousins.

He is survived by his sister Pamela (husband Greg) Hodges of Auberry, CA; his sons Jeff (wife Brenda) Wilkins of Raymond, CA; Patrick (wife Johana) Wilkins of Yosemite Lakes, CA; and Erick Wilkins of San Jose, CA. Grandchildren Amber (husband Randy) Salsibury of Hico, TX; Chad Martinazzi of Madera, CA; Tanya Arellano of Sanger, CA; Jose (wife Giana) Hernandez of Raymond, CA; Richie Layton of Madera, CA; Teddy (wife Claudia) of Madera, CA; Jordan (fiancé Jessica) Wilkins of Madera, CA; Lourdes Roca and Adrian Villa of Yosemite Lakes, CA. Carol also has 12 great grandchildren.

Carol was a graduate of Madera High School, class of 1960, and attended 4CS Business College. He went to work for Duncan & Shied clothing store in his high school years. He became a partner and then years later opened stores William & Carol and the Pant Factory stores with Bill Alesini. Carol eventually opened Carrol & Co. clothing store on his own. Before retiring, he sold real estate and was an usher at Jay Chapel.

In his younger years, Carol enjoyed water sports and golfing. Church was his primary interest in his later years. He was very active in the Valley West Christian Center.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association or the Valley West Christian Center would be appreciated. Celebration of life on May 17, 2025, at 11 a.m. It will be held at Valley West Christian Center, 101 W Adell St., Madera, CA 93638.