 1917 - 2010 (93 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Arva Lanier Wilkes, Jr was born on 26 Apr 1917 in Toombs, Georgia, USA (son of Arva Lanier "Arvie" Wilkes and Janie Belle McDonald); died on 2 Jun 2010 in Smith Northview Hospital, Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA; was buried on 5 Jun 2010 in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: Duval, Florida, USA
- Social Security Number: 266-16-1675
- Residence: 1930, Militia District 1536, Toombs, Georgia, USA
- Military: 14 Apr 1943, Camp Blanding, Starke, Bradford, Florida, USA
- SSN issued: Bef 1951, Florida, USA
Notes:
Military:
Name: Arva L Wilkes
Birth Year: 1917
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Georgia
State of Residence: Florida
County or City: Duval
Enlistment Date: 14 Apr 1943
Enlistment State: Florida
Enlistment City: Camp Blanding
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor
Marital Status: Married
Height: 44
Weight: 082
Died:
June 2, 2010
Arva Lanier Wilkes
The Valdosta Daily Times
Clyattville - Arva Lanier Wilkes, 93, of Clyattville died Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at Smith Northview Hospital. He was born on April 26, 1917, in Toombs County to the late Arva and Janie Wilkes and had lived in this area for many years. Mr. Wilkes was a member of the Clyattville United Methodist Church and a founding member of the Clyattville Volunteer Fire Department. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was retired from Owens-Illinois. He was a great fan of the Lowndes Vikings, Braves Baseball and NASCAR. Mr. Wilkes loved the staff of Ole Times Buffet where he enjoyed eating. He enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and great granddaughter.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Charles Wilkes, Terry and Peggy Wilkes; his grandsons, Dustin Wilkes, Richard Wilkes and Barrett Wilkes, great-granddaughter, Alexandria “Alex” Wilkes, all of Valdosta; one sister, Rita Mae McKay of Jacksonville.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mildred Thompson Wilkes.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 5, 2010, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with the Rev. Mollie Danner officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. - Carson McLane Funeral Home
Family/Spouse: Mildred Thompson. Mildred was born in 1917. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Living
- Living
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Generation: 2
| 2. | Arva Lanier "Arvie" Wilkes was born on 23 Jun 1882 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA (son of William A Riley Wilkes and Martha Elizabeth Hamilton); died on 12 Oct 1918 in Georgia, USA; was buried in McDonald Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1900, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Lyons, Toombs, Georgia, USA
Notes:
"Mason" on gravestone
Arva married Janie Belle McDonald on 3 Nov 1901 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Janie was born on 9 Nov 1884 in Georgia, USA; died on 12 Apr 1972 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in McDonald Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 3. | Janie Belle McDonald was born on 9 Nov 1884 in Georgia, USA; died on 12 Apr 1972 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in McDonald Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- SSN issued: Florida, USA
- Name: Janie Wilkes
- Social Security Number: 265-24-5005
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Militia District 1536, Toombs, Georgia, USA
Children:
- Ruby Adel Wilkes was born on 7 Sep 1902 in Georgia, USA; died on 8 May 1995 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.
- Lois Herman Wilkes was born on 20 Apr 1905 in Georgia, USA; died on 19 Jan 1990 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA; was buried in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA.
- 1. Arva Lanier Wilkes, Jr was born on 26 Apr 1917 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 2 Jun 2010 in Smith Northview Hospital, Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA; was buried on 5 Jun 2010 in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA.
- Reta Mae Wilkes was born on 26 Jan 1913 in Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 28 Jun 2010 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried on 2 Jul 2010 in Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.
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Generation: 3
| 4. | William A Riley Wilkes was born in May 1862 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA (son of John Wilkes and Margaret Jane Wilkes). Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1870, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1900, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1536, Toombs, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1920, Lyons, Toombs, Georgia, USA
William married Martha Elizabeth Hamilton on 27 Jul 1879. Martha was born on 15 Feb 1860; died in Feb 1890; was buried in Wilkes (Jessie) Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | Martha Elizabeth Hamilton was born on 15 Feb 1860; died in Feb 1890; was buried in Wilkes (Jessie) Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA. Children:
- Adaleola Wilkes was born on 10 May 1880 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 17 Mar 1905 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Wilkes (Jessie) Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.
- 2. Arva Lanier "Arvie" Wilkes was born on 23 Jun 1882 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 12 Oct 1918 in Georgia, USA; was buried in McDonald Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- Henry Hilton Wilkes was born on 12 Oct 1884 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 8 Jan 1937 in Lyons, Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Hardins Chapel, USA.
- Jesse Elder Wilkes was born on 11 Jun 1887 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 13 Jul 1925 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
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Generation: 4
| 8. | John Wilkes was born on 27 Aug 1831 in Georgia, USA (son of Jesse Wilkes and Amelia Emiline Johnson); died on 27 Apr 1890 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Race: White
- Residence: 1850, District 51, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1860, Subdivision, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1870, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1880, District 51, Montgomery, Georgia, USA; Age: 49; Occupation: Farmer; EnumerationDistrict: 078; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Self
John married Margaret Jane Wilkes on 5 Oct 1850 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Margaret (daughter of Solomon Wilkes and Margaret Hughes) was born on 24 Dec 1824 in Georgia, USA; died on 11 Feb 1913 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 9. | Margaret Jane Wilkes was born on 24 Dec 1824 in Georgia, USA (daughter of Solomon Wilkes and Margaret Hughes); died on 11 Feb 1913 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: Maggie
- Race: White
- Residence: 1850, District 51, Montgomery, Georgia, USA; Age: 25
- Residence: 1860, Subdivision, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1870, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1880, District 51, Montgomery, Georgia, USA; Age: 53; Occupation: Keeping House; EnumerationDistrict: 078; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife
- Residence: 1900, Militia District 50, Emanuel, Georgia, USA
Children:
- Amanda L Wilkes was born on 11 Aug 1852 in Georgia, USA; died on 16 Feb 1914; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Ashburn, Turner, Georgia, USA.
- Christian Charity Wilkes was born on 15 Feb 1854 in Georgia, USA; died on 25 Jul 1924 in Emanuel, Georgia, USA; was buried in Hawhammock Church Cemetery, Swainsboro, Emanuel, Georgia, USA.
- William Riley Wilkes was born on 7 Jan 1856 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 28 Apr 1916 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.
- 4. William A Riley Wilkes was born in May 1862 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA.
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