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Robert Wayne Wilkes

Male 1939 - 2012  (73 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Robert Wayne Wilkes was born on 13 Apr 1939 in Raeford, Hoke, North Carolina, USA (son of John Daniel Wilkes and Mamie Christian); died on 12 Dec 2012 in Scotland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wallace, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.

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    • Also Known As: Bobby

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    Died:
    Mr. Robert Wayne "Bobby" Wilkes, Sr., 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at his home.

    A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Caledonia United Methodist Church, officiated by the Rev. Kelly Barr. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Maxton. A Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Caledonia United Methodist Church.

    Born April 13, 1939, in Raeford, NC, he was the son of the late Mamie Currie and John Daniel Wilkes. He was a member of Caledonia United Methodist Church. He worked at Burlington Industries Raeford Plant as the Warehouse foreman for 45 years. Bobby was a wonderful man who loved his family, and people, and was always a joy to be around. He loved to talk, cook on his grill, and work. He also enjoyed riding around Wagram and Raeford visiting friends and looking at the scenery.

    Along with his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Wilton Wilkes; and three sisters, Thelma Adcox, Ella May Cook, and Marie Hales.

    He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Shirley Calhoun Wilkes of the home; sons, Robert Wayne Wilkes, Jr. and wife, Teresa of Rowland, NC, Bryan Keith Wilkes and wife, Teresa of Raeford, NC, and Donald Richard Wilkes and wife, Lisa of Aberdeen, NC; brothers, J.D. Wilkes and special friend, Mavis of McColl, SC, Ervin Wilkes and wife, Carolyn of Clyde, NC; sister, Peggy Inman and husband, Dewey of Raeford, NC; brother-in-law, Roy "Bubba" Calhoun, Jr. of Gibson, NC; sister-in-law, Mae Anna Wilkes of Washington, NC; six grandsons, Steven Wilkes and special friend, Jennifer of Laurinburg, NC, Justin Wilkes of Maxton, NC, Casey Wilkes and special friend, Cassie of Burkeville, TX, Patrick Wilkes of Rowland, NC, Travis Wilkes of Raeford, NC, and Brandon Wilkes of Raeford, NC; two granddaughters, Brittany Wilkes of Wagram, NC, and Amber Wilkes of Hamlet, NC; two great grandsons, Cameron Wilkes of Burkeville, TX, and Jace Colburn of Laurinburg, NC; former daughters-in-law, Linda Smith of Laurinburg, NC, and Christina Yates of Hamlet, NC; 10 nephews; and 13 nieces.

    The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Scotland Cancer Treatment Center, Dr. Kelvin Raybon and his staff, as well as Hospice of Scotland County, especially, Leslie Sheppard, Debra Sutherland, Sue Kirby, Robin Lassiter, Patricia Terry, and Sonya Douglas .

    Memorials may be made to Caledonia United Methodist Church, 15201 Barnes Bridge Road, Laurinburg, NC 28352; or to Hospice of Scotland County, PO Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Daniel Wilkes was born on 30 Dec 1897 in Hoke, North Carolina, USA (son of James Henry Wilkes and Cora M McPhatter); died on 21 Mar 1966 in Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 22 Mar 1966 in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Raeford, Hoke, North Carolina, USA.

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    • Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Raeford, Hoke, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 16 Feb 1942, Raeford, Hoke, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1966, Raeford, Hoke, North Carolina, USA

    John + Mamie Christian. Mamie was born on 5 Aug 1899; died on 19 Aug 1976 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Raeford, Hoke, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mamie Christian was born on 5 Aug 1899; died on 19 Aug 1976 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Raeford, Hoke, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Mamie C Wilkes

    Children:
    1. Angus Wilton Wilkes was born on 14 Oct 1931 in Hoke, North Carolina, USA; died on 30 Oct 1995 in Washington, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA.
    2. 1. Robert Wayne Wilkes was born on 13 Apr 1939 in Raeford, Hoke, North Carolina, USA; died on 12 Dec 2012 in Scotland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wallace, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Henry Wilkes was born on 31 Mar 1873 in Lewis, West Virginia, USA (son of Living and Living); died on 8 Oct 1961 in North Carolina, USA; was buried in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Raeford, Hoke, North Carolina, USA.

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    • Race: White

    James married Cora M McPhatter on 1 Mar 1896 in Blue Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. Cora was born on 9 Nov 1879 in North Carolina, USA; died on 3 Oct 1952 in North Carolina, USA; was buried in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Raeford, Hoke, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Cora M McPhatter was born on 9 Nov 1879 in North Carolina, USA; died on 3 Oct 1952 in North Carolina, USA; was buried in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Raeford, Hoke, North Carolina, USA.

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    • Race: White

    Children:
    1. 2. John Daniel Wilkes was born on 30 Dec 1897 in Hoke, North Carolina, USA; died on 21 Mar 1966 in Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 22 Mar 1966 in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Raeford, Hoke, North Carolina, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Living

    Living + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Living
    Children:
    1. 4. James Henry Wilkes was born on 31 Mar 1873 in Lewis, West Virginia, USA; died on 8 Oct 1961 in North Carolina, USA; was buried in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Raeford, Hoke, North Carolina, USA.