COLUMBUS — Charlie “Funk” Wilkins, 53, died July 26, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at St. James M.B. Church in Crawford, with Leonardo Dismukes Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. Friday at Carter’s Funeral Services. Carter’s Funeral Services of Columbus is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Wilkins was born June 3, 1972, in Columbus, to Robert and Mattie Wilkins. He attended Columbus City schools and was formerly employed as a laborer in the furniture manufacturing industry. He was a member of St. James M.B. Church.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children, Jatarvious Wilkins, Shiderian Wilkins, Shakendra Wilkins, Rashud Wilkins and Jacorey Wilkins; siblings, Timothy Wilkins and Felicia Wilkins; and four grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Larry Bigbee, Doug Turner, Chris Weaver, Peplito Doss, Benny Bigbee, LaQuinta Wilkins, Da’Briyan Weaver and Terrance Davis.