Mr. Wilkes was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Rosie Martin Wilkes; and a nephew, Frankie Biangasso.
He is survived by his wife, Rená Wilkes; sons, Joseph Wilkes and wife Erin, and Justin Pitner; daughters, Jessica Wilkes, Tiffany Pitner and Ashley Pitner; brothers, Edward Wilkes, Joseph Frailey and Edmound Wilkes; sisters, Edna Sottilare, Rosemary Decker, Pat Pettway, and Katherine Yarbrough; grandchildren, Mikaylee Wilkes, Trey Wilkes, John Michael Wilkes, McKenzi Prewitt, and Luke Prewitt; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, July 20, 2014 from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM in the Rosehaven Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens.
Those who wish to express condolences or share a special memory may do so online at www.whitleygarner.com