George T. Wilkins Jr.  

George T. Wilkins Jr. born October 6, 1932, Death: September 10, 2005, at Evanston, Illinois. Burial: Culver Masonic Cemetery son of George T. and Mary Alice (Treece) Wilkins Sr

George T. Wilkins Jr., 72, of Culver, Indiana, died at 5:39PM on Saturday, September 10, 2005, at Evanston, Illinois.

George was born on October 6, 1932, to George T. and Mary Alice (Treece) Wilkins Sr at Wolf Lake, Illinois. He was married on December 18, 1955, at Bryan, Ohio, to Frances D. Calvert. She survives.

He is also survived by his loving sons: George T. (Dana) Wilkins III of Lee Summit, Missouri and Geoffrey T. Wilkins of Culver, Indiana; daughters: Elizabeth Ann Wilkins of Dekalb, Illinois and Cheryl R. Wilkins-Bird of Fishers, Indiana; and 4 grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday, September 15, 2005, from 2:00 - 8:00PM, at the Legion Memorial Building of Culver Academies in Culver, Indiana. Chaplain THomas Steffen will officiate services on Friday, September 16, 2005, at 11:00AM at the Culver Academies Memorial Chapel in Culver, Indiana. Entombment will follow at Culver Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Northern Illinois University Academic and Athletic Performance Center, marshall County Foundation, or the Culver Education Foundation Sports Department.

married December 18, 1955, Bryan, Ohio, Frances D. Calvert

Their children:

George T. Wilkins III married Dana

Geoffrey T. Wilkins born August 5, 1961 Homestead Air Force Base, Homestead, FL.
Geoffrey T. Wilkins, 48, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 28 at the Hospice House in Elkhart, Indiana.

Geoffrey was born on August 5, 1961 at Homestead Air Force Base, Homestead, FL.

He graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1980 and attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville where he majored in Sports Management.

After moving to Culver in 1992, Geoffrey became the official sports announcer at Culver Academies. Known as the “Voice of the Eagles”, his PA announcing included football, boys and girls basketball, baseball, softball, lacrosse, and hockey.

He always brought enthusiasm to athletic events. His commitment to the students and the coaches was unparalleled. His dedication and support of Culver athletics helped enhance the athletic experience of every Eagle athlete and fan. Geoffrey will be emembered by his family and friends as a person with a deep passion and knowledge for sports who always had a positive attitude, a kind word, and a smile on his face.

He leaves behind his mother Frances Wilkins of Culver, IN., brother George Wilkins III of Lee’s Summit, MO; and two sisters, Elizabeth Wilkins of DeKalb, IL, and Cheryl Wilkins Bird of Fishers, IN.

Geoffrey was preceded in death by his father, George T. Wilkins, Jr.; paternal grandparents, George and Mary Wilkins; and maternal grandparents, Cal and Lillian Calvert.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 1 at the Culver Academies Memorial Chapel.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, August 2 at the Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at the Culver Masonic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Geoffrey’s name to the Culver Educational Foundation (Culver Academies, Culver, IN 46511) or to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care (112 South Center Street, Plymouth, IN 46563).


Elizabeth Ann Wilkins

Cheryl R. Wilkins-Bird