Carlos Hoskins "Todd"

Carlos Hoskins “Todd,” born April 24, 1939, in Hyden, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Hyden Health & Rehab Center in Hyden, Kentucky. He was 87 years old. Carlos is the son of the late, Bige Hoskins & Rose Hacker Hoskins.

Known to many as Todd, he will be remembered with love by those closest to him and by all who shared in his life through the years. His passing brings sorrow to his family, but also gratitude for the bond they shared with him and for the lasting place he holds in their hearts. Carlos had been a resident of Laurel County for the past 29 years. Carlos had worked for the Kentucky Dept. of Transportation for 18 1/2 years and GM Buick for 14 years. He attended the Faith Ministries Church at East Bernstadt, Kentucky. Carlos enjoyed Bluegrass Music, attending festivals and Senior Citizens. He also loved spending time with Kate, Easton and all of his family. Carlos was humble, hard worker and loved his family more than anything.

He is survived by his special granddaughter, Katelyn Elizabeth Ann "Kate" Hoskins Wilder, whom he raised as his own, and by her husband, John. He also leaves behind a special great-grandson, Easton Todd Wilder. Surviving as well are his half-brother, Ronald Mattingly, and half-sister, Mildred Slone. He will be fondly remembered by his special nieces and caretakers, Sarah Hoskins, Rachel Caldwell, and Elizabeth Hoard, whose care and devotion were a meaningful part of his life.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Annette Hoskins; his daughter, Crystal Renee; his father, Bige Hoskins; and his mother, Rose Hacker Hoskins. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Vernon Hoskins and Warren Hoskins, and by his nieces Rosey Hoskins, Maggie Whitlatch, Doris Morgan, Tonya Callahan, and Gina Mosley.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at the Stinnett Gap Church of God, Stinnett, Kentucky.

Officiating Ministers: Pastor Geoffery Roberts, Rev. Mike Hoskins and Rev. Eugene "Friday" Roberts

Interment: Swiss Colony Cemetery, London, Kentucky

Pallbearers: John Wilder, Charlie Hoskins, Jacob Caldwell and Mike Hoskins

Honorary Pallbearer: Easton Wilder

Visitation: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at the Church

Carlos Hoskins “Todd” leaves behind the memory of a life deeply rooted in family. May those who knew and loved him find comfort in cherished memories and in the enduring love he shared with them.