Llewellyn Carl Wilkins, 86, of Baker, WV passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Winchester Memorial Hospital, Winchester, VA, surrounded by his family.

Born February 22, 1936 in Needmore, WV, he was the son of the late Landis R. and Iva E. (Combs) Wilkins.

Llewellyn was a lifetime farmer and retired after 28 years of service as a bus driver for Hardy County schools.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

On September 12, 1959, after a 5 year courtship, he married the love of his life, Jean L. (Keller) Wilkins, who preceded him in death on October 4, 2021.  Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Denzil Wilkins and sister, Loretta "Sissy" Perkins.

He is survived by his daughters, Lana Sue Wilkins and Lisa Ann Basye (John); grandchildren, Lindsey Funkhouser (Travis), Justin Basye (Taylor) and Leanna Basye and his great-grandchildren, Meyer Funkhouser and Lauranell Basye, all of Baker, WV, a "special son", Terry Miller (Sherry) and granddaughter, Kacie Miller, of Broadway, VA, siblings, Roy L. Wilkins (Betty) of Winchester, VA, Marquetta "Ketty" Oates of Gore, VA, and Robert "Buster" Wilkins (Judy) of Baker, WV.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Lost River United Methodist Church, Lost River, WV with Pastor Michael Funkhouser officiating.  Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Lost River, WV.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6-8pm at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Greenwood Cemetery, c/o Debra Branson, 192 Big Ridge Rd, Baker, WV 26801 or Mathias Baker Fire Co., P.O. Box 59, Mathias, WV 26801.

All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Baker, WV.