James “Sam” Samuel Wink-Mulkeytown, IL

James “Sam” Samuel Wink, 78, of Mulkeytown, passed away on Sunday March 8, 2020.

He was born on March 25, 1941 in Rome, KY to Thomas Henry and Mary Bertha (Durbin) Wink. He married Agnes (Bartlett) Wink on October 29, 1960 and she survives of Mulkeytown.

He is also survived by his children James “Byron” Wink of DuQuoin, IL, Tom (Bobbie Jo) Wink of Christopher and Mary Jo Wink of Benton; 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; one sister Jane Ruth Hayden of Sorgho, KY and one brother Vincent Wink of Owensboro, KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Barry Samuel Wink, one sister Mary Ann Millay and two brothers Bill Wink and David Wink.
He served in the Army National Guard.

Funeral Mass will be on Friday March 13, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the St Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday March 12, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher and on Friday from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Mulkeytown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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