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Bertha Brown

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Bertha Brown was born on 1 Oct 1903 in South Carolina, USA; was buried in Wilkes Chapel Cemetery, Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Bertha Wilks
    • Residence: 1920, Alligator, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA

    Family/Spouse: Alexander F Wilks. Alexander (son of Boykin W Wilkes and Hulie Jane Alexander) was born on 6 Oct 1896 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 2 Jul 1956 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Wilkes Chapel Cemetery, Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Pete Wilkes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Apr 1934 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 2 Mar 2010 in Ruby, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.
    2. 3. Dewey Lee Wilks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1927 in Hartsville, Darlington, South Carolina, USA; died on 11 Jul 2011 in Ruby, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.
    3. 4. Alex James Wilks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1929 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 7 Feb 2005 in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 9 Feb 2005 in Wilkes Chapel Cemetery, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.
    4. 5. Monroe Wilkes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1921 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 4 Dec 1970 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Wilkes Chapel Cemetery, Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.
    5. 6. Jack Wilkes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1931 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 16 Jan 1956 in Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Wilkes Chapel Cemetery, Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.
    6. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Pete WilkesPete Wilkes Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bertha1) was born on 1 Apr 1934 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 2 Mar 2010 in Ruby, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • SSN issued: South Carolina, USA
    • Social Security Number: 248-50-7890

    Notes:

    Pete Wilkes
    April 01, 1934 - March 02, 2010

    DATELINE: Ruby, SC

    DECEASED: Mr. Pete Wilkes, age 75, died Tuesday, March 02, 2010

    MEMORIAL SERVICE: will be 6:00 PM, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel

    VISITATION: will be 5:00 - 6:00 PM prior to the service at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home

    HISTORY: Mr. Wilkes was born April 1, 1934 in Chesterfield County, SC, a son of the late Alex and Bertha Brown Wilkes. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with Chesterfield County Road Department and a U.S. Army Veteran. Pete enjoyed the beach, fishing, motorcycles, and cars. In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Griggs Wilkes; and by four brothers, A.J., Topsy, Monroe, and Jack Wilkes.

    SURVIVORS:
    3 Daughters: Gail (Scott) Joplin of Cheraw, SC, Connie (Tommy) Oliver of Patrick, SC, and Pat Griggs of Ruby, SC
    4 Sons: Rev. William (Onita) Griggs and Wiley (Carolyn) Griggs of Ruby, SC, Jimmy Griggs of Patrick, SC, and Mark (Shelia) Griggs of Kershaw, SC
    Companion: Vernie Lloyd of Ruby, SC
    2 Brothers: Dewey Wilkes of Ruby, SC and Eugene Wilkes of Kannapolis, NC
    2 Sisters: Louise Gainey of Hartsville, SC and Ida Belle Stevens of Kershaw, SC
    Also 17 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great, Great Grandchildren

    MEMORIALS: may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709

    Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Wilkes Family.

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

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


  2. 3.  Dewey Lee Wilks Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bertha1) was born on 17 May 1927 in Hartsville, Darlington, South Carolina, USA; died on 11 Jul 2011 in Ruby, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Dewey Lee Wilks
    May 17, 1927 - July 11, 2011

    DATELINE: Ruby, SC

    DECEASED: Mr. Dewey Lee Wilks, age 84, died Monday, July 11, 2011

    FUNERAL SERVICE: 4:00 PM, Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel

    INTERMENT: Will follow in the White Oak Presbyterian Church Cemetery

    VISITATION: 3:00 - 4:00 pm Thursday, prior to the service at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home

    HISTORY: Mr. Wilks was born May 17, 1927 in Hartsville, SC a son of the late Alex and Bertha Brown Wilks. He was a retired employee of SC Department of Transportation, and a lifelong member of White Oak Presbyterian Church. Dewey was married to the late Mildred R. Wilks, and was also preceded in death by his 6 brothers, Monroe, Pete, Eugene, Jack, A.J., and Topsy Wilks.

    SURVIVORS:
    1 Son: Ronnie (Allison) Wilks of Elgin, SC
    1 Daughter: Rebecca (John Eric) Patterson of Lexington, SC
    2 Sisters: Louise Gainey of Hartsville, SC and Ida Belle Stevens of Kershaw, SC

    MEMORIALS: May be made to White Oak Presbyterian Church, c/o Julieth Freeman, 466 Huntley Shop Rd., Chesterfield, SC 29709 or to a charity of one’s choice.

    Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC
    (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Wilks Family.

    Family/Spouse: Mildred Ratliff. Mildred was born on 19 Jun 1928 in Ruby, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 27 May 2007 in Ruby, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Alex James Wilks Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bertha1) was born on 4 Jun 1929 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 7 Feb 2005 in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 9 Feb 2005 in Wilkes Chapel Cemetery, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: A J
    • SSN issued: South Carolina, USA
    • Social Security Number: 251-50-3154

    Notes:

    Died:
    Alex James 'A.J.' Wilks: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

    Richmond County Daily Journal (Rockingham, NC) - February 9, 2005

    Deceased Name: Alex James 'A.J.' Wilks

    CHERAW - Alex James "A.J." Wilks, 75, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005.

    A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 from Wilkes Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

    Memorials may be made to Wilkes Chapel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 670, Hartsville, S.C. 29551.

    Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Wilks was a son of the late Alex and Bertha Brown Wilks. He was a retired employee of Sonoco Industries and was a member of Wilkes Chapel United Methodist Church. Mr. Wilks was a United States Army veteran and served during the Korean Conflict.

    Surviving are his wife, Clarice Freeman Wilks; three brothers, Dewey Lee Wilks and Peter Wilks of Ruby, and Eugene "Brother" Wilks of China Grove, N.C.; two sisters, Ida Belle Stevens of Kershaw, and Louise Gainey of Hartsville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

    Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

    Copyright, 2005, Richmond County Daily Journal (Rockingham, NC) Heartland Publications, LLC All Rights Reserved.

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


  4. 5.  Monroe Wilkes Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bertha1) was born on 30 Aug 1921 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 4 Dec 1970 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Wilkes Chapel Cemetery, Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.

  5. 6.  Jack Wilkes Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bertha1) was born on 2 Sep 1931 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 16 Jan 1956 in Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Wilkes Chapel Cemetery, Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.

  6. 7.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bertha1)

  7. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bertha1)

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


  8. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bertha1)

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

    Children:
    1. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bertha1)


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Dewey2, 1.Bertha1)

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


  2. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Dewey2, 1.Bertha1)

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


  3. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living2, 1.Bertha1)

  4. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living2, 1.Bertha1)

  5. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living2, 1.Bertha1)

  6. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living2, 1.Bertha1)

  7. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living2, 1.Bertha1)

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


  8. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living2, 1.Bertha1)

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