Gene Athlan Wilkie

Gene Athlan Wilkie,82, passed away on April 13, 2018. Gene was born on January 16, 1936 in Harnett County, North Carolina to the late Burnice A. Wilkie and Mary Clyde Truelove Wilkie. He lived most of his life in the Bell's Community around Jordan Lake.

He is survived by his four sons; Felipe and wife, Patricia, David and wife, Jessica, Garry and wife, Connie and Jeff and wife, Michelle, sister, Patricia Veal, 13 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

Gene will be remembered as a hardworking man. He enjoyed photography and was usually the one behind the camera. He also has a love for Geology where he collected arrowheads from the area. He was a lifetime member at Bells Baptist Church in Apex, where he proudly served as a deacon, A/V coordinator, and Sunday School Teacher for the Adult class. He was also proud of being a Scout Master in Troop 950, Eagle Scout, and a US Army Veteran where he served as a Military Policeman.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Bells Baptist Church, 1274 Farrington Rd., Apex, NC. The family will receive guest one hour prior to the service at the church.

Military honors will be present. Inurnment at Bells Baptist Church Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in his memory to Bells Baptist Audio Video Fund.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.Apexfuneral.net