Jerry Robert Wilkes: acw

1940 - 2019 (78 years)

Generation: 1

Jerry Robert Wilkes was born on 3 Jul 1940 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA (son of Rufus Robert Wilkes and Edna Earl Hornady); died on 4 May 2019 in Rockledge, Brevard, Florida, USA; was buried in Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard, Florida, USA.

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Residence: 1993, Merritt Island, Brevard, Florida, USA; Age: 53

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Died:
Jerry Robert Wilkes was called home to the Lord on May 4, 2019. He is survived by wife Dianne, daughter Sarah Avery and her husband, Jim; daughter Karen Herfurth and her husband, John; son Todd Wilkes and his wife, Dawn; and son Chad Wilkes and his wife, Jesse; as well as 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Jerry began his career as an electrician in the 1960s, working in Pennsylvania, upstate New York and Florida. After operating a billiards supply company in the 1970s, he worked with Johnson Controls in Cape Canaveral before opening electric businesses Diane Electric and West Side Electric. In the mid-1980s, he became co-owner and then sole owner of Kirby Electric, from which he retired in 2017. Kirby Electric is still operated by his son, Chad.

For fun, Jerry enjoyed golfing at Turtle Creek Golf Course in Rockledge, Florida, where he met many good friends and hosted several Toys 4 Tots golf tournaments and toy drives.

Services will be held May 11, 2019, at Cross Bridge Church on Barnes Boulevard in Rockledge; visitation begins at 11 a.m.

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Jerry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Generation: 2

Rufus Robert Wilkes was born on 20 Aug 1914 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA (son of Robert Bruce Wilkes and Sarah Monroe); died on 14 Mar 1977 in Cocoa, Brevard, Florida, USA; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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SSN issued: North Carolina, USA
Social Security Number: 237-12-7496
Residence: 1930, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Rufus + Edna Earl Hornady. Edna was born on 2 Jan 1922 in McColl, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA; died on 13 Jul 2002 in Rockledge, Brevard, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna Earl Hornady was born on 2 Jan 1922 in McColl, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA; died on 13 Jul 2002 in Rockledge, Brevard, Florida, USA.

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Race: White
SSN issued: North Carolina, USA
Name: Edna E Wilkes
Social Security Number: 237-22-2074

Children:

1. Jerry Robert Wilkes was born on 3 Jul 1940 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 4 May 2019 in Rockledge, Brevard, Florida, USA; was buried in Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard, Florida, USA.

Generation: 3

Robert Bruce Wilkes was born on 31 Jul 1882 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA (son of William Christopher Wilkes and Margaret Ann Kelly); died on 19 Sep 1964 in Eau Gallie, Brevard County, Florida, United States of America; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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SSN issued: North Carolina, USA
Social Security Number: 241-22-9876
Medical Condition: Lost 4th finger on left hand.
Residence: 1900, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Wade, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Occupation: 16 Apr 1930; Timber buyer for veneer mill
Residence: 16 Apr 1930, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Robert + Sarah Monroe. Sarah was born on 28 Oct 1894 in North Carolina, USA; died on 6 Dec 1947; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah Monroe was born on 28 Oct 1894 in North Carolina, USA; died on 6 Dec 1947; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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Name: Sarah Wilkes
Residence: 1930, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Children:

2. Rufus Robert Wilkes was born on 20 Aug 1914 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 14 Mar 1977 in Cocoa, Brevard, Florida, USA; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
Margie Wilkes was born on 22 Oct 1916 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 24 Jul 1982 in Satellite Beach, Brevard, Florida, USA.

Generation: 4

William Christopher Wilkes was born on 10 Mar 1850 in Gum Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA (son of Marcus Branch Wilkes and Annie McInnish); died on 23 Apr 1926 in Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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Residence: 22 Aug 1850, Upper Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1860, Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1880, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1900, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1910, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1920, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Probate: 1935, Scotland, North Carolina, USA

William married Margaret Ann Kelly on 21 Dec 1876 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA. Margaret (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 29 Oct 1855 in North Carolina, USA; died on 15 Mar 1934 in Stewartsville, Scotland, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 16 Mar 1934 in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret Ann Kelly was born on 29 Oct 1855 in North Carolina, USA (daughter of Living and Living); died on 15 Mar 1934 in Stewartsville, Scotland, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 16 Mar 1934 in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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Also Known As: Maggie
Name: Margaret A Wilkes
Name: Mrs W C Wilkes
Residence: 1880, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1900, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1910, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1920, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1930, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Probate: 1935, Scotland, North Carolina, USA

Children:

Emma Kelly Wilkes was born on 18 Oct 1877 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 14 Nov 1961 in Scotland Memorial Hospital, Laurinburg, Scotland, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 16 Nov 1961 in Hillside Cemetery, Laurinburg, Scotland, North Carolina, USA.
Harriet Ann Wilkes was born on 21 Jan 1879 in Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 9 May 1931 in Dillon, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
Mary Catherine Wilkes was born on 27 Oct 1880 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 9 Feb 1971 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 11 Feb 1971 in Galatia Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.
4. Robert Bruce Wilkes was born on 31 Jul 1882 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 19 Sep 1964 in Eau Gallie, Brevard County, Florida, United States of America; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
James Christopher Wilkes was born on 22 Jan 1884 in Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 7 Jan 1962 in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 8 Jan 1962 in Floral Garden Memorial Park, High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.
Doctor Marcus Branch Wilkes, Sr was born on 5 Oct 1885 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 25 Jan 1955 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 27 Jan 1955 in Hillside Cemetery, Laurinburg, Scotland, North Carolina, USA.
Neil Archie Wilkes was born on 10 Nov 1889 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 31 Mar 1929 in Oteen Veterans Administration Hospital, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
Ida Mae Wilkes was born on 8 Aug 1891 in Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 12 Jan 1992 in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
Margaret Wilkes was born on 4 Apr 1894 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 17 May 1955 in Veterans Administration Hospital, Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
Fannie Belle Wilkes was born on 7 Feb 1896 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 2 Aug 1933 in Winder, Barrow, Georgia, USA; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
Grace Truman Wilkes was born on 24 Aug 1898 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 23 Jul 1984 in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Lafayette Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.
Jesse R Wilkes was born on 6 Nov 1887 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 19 Apr 1933 in Pembroke, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 21 Apr 1933 in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.