Bobby Herman Wilkes

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Died:
Bobby Herman Wilkes passed away on March 15, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Bobby was born on January 11, 1938 to the late Herman and Maylene Wilkes in Sampson County, N.C.

Bobby grew up on the farm where he was born and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1956. Two years later he decided he wanted to serve his country, so he volunteered for the draft and served in the U.S. Army. He served two years on active duty, two years active reserve, and two years inactive reserve. While on active duty, Bobby was assigned to Ft. Jackson, S.C. Ft. Sam Houston, Texas and Ft. Bragg, N.C.

Bobby married his high school sweetheart, Lou Ann Blackman. They were married for 56 years. After being discharged from the U.S. Army, Bobby made a career in Banking and was employed by the same bank for over 30 years. Bobby loved the Lord and his church family at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Lou Ann, brothers; Glenn (RoseAnn), Billy (Sandra), Charles (Pam), Garry (Minnie), and adopted family Tracey, Heather, Mary Brown and Emily McCullen, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service, officiated by Dr. Shannon Scott, will be held at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 7600 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, N.C. on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Entombment will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church or Transitions Hospice Care, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, N.C. 27607. The family would like to thank his nurse, Joan Breno and the entire Transitions Team.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownwynnemillbrook.com

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/raleigh-nc/bobby-wilkes-6363457

Bobby married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1930, Westbrooks, Sampson, North Carolina, USA

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Died:
Herman Wilkes, 95, of 6140 Newton Grove Hwy., died Saturday, March 24, 2001.

Funeral service 11a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at Shady Grove Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Jesse Fulcher and Rev. Jeff Scarbourgh officiating.

Burial in Raleigh Memorial Park.

Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Rose Wilkes of Raleigh, Bobby and Lou Ann Wilkes of Raleigh, Billy and Sandra Wilkes of Raleigh, Charles and Pam Wilkes of Dunn, Garry and Minnie Wilkes of Greenville, SC; brother, Floyd Wilkes of Roseboro; sister, Ludie W. Turner of Spiveys Corner; eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Shady Grove Free Will Baptist Church, 7605 Newton Grove Hwy, Dunn, NC 28334.

The family will visit with relatives and friends Tuesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by West & Dunn Funeral Home, Newton Grove, NC.

Published by The News & Observer on Mar. 28, 2001.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/newsobserver/name/herman-wilkes-obituary?id=35394669

Herman + Maylene West. Maylene was born on 18 Feb 1913 in Sampson, North Carolina, USA; died on 7 Jan 1995 in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 15 Jun 1880, Mingo, Sampson, North Carolina, USA; Age: 12; Occupation: Farm Labor; AttendedSchool: Yes; CannotWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 197; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Son
• Residence: 1900, Mingo, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1930, Westbrooks, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1951, Dunn, Sampson, North Carolina, USA

William + Missouri West. Missouri was born on 29 Mar 1868 in North Carolina, USA; died on 27 Sep 1957 in North Carolina, USA; was buried in Shady Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church, Sampson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Missouria Wilkes
• Residence: 1900, Mingo, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1930, Westbrooks, Sampson, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 15 Jun 1880, Mingo, Sampson, North Carolina, USA; Age: 57; Occupation: Farmer; CannotRead: Yes; CannotWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 197; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Self

Thomas + Elizabeth Hobson. Elizabeth was born in 1844 in North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Wilkes
• Residence: 15 Jun 1880, Mingo, Sampson, North Carolina, USA; Age: 36; Occupation: Keeping House; EnumerationDistrict: 197; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife