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Crawford Ervin Wilks

Crawford Ervin Wilks

Male 1953 - 2012  (58 years)

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  1. 1.  Crawford Ervin WilksCrawford Ervin Wilks was born on 17 Aug 1953 in Chester, South Carolina, USA (son of Fred Ervin Wilks and Hazel Elizabeth Hampton); died on 9 Aug 2012 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 11 Aug 2012 in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.

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    Crawford Ervin Wilks
    Obituary

    CHESTER - Crawford Ervin Wilks, 58, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at home surrounded by family and friends.

    A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Calvary Baptist Church, 760 Calvary Church Road, with the Rev. David Sealy officiating. The interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at Barron Funeral Home.

    Mr. Wilks was born Aug. 27, 1953, in Chester County, S.C. He was the son of Hazel Hampton Wilks and the late Fred Ervin Wilks. He was married to the love of his life, Brenda Lindsey Wilks for 39 years. He graduated with honors from Chester High School and served in the Army National Guard. Mr. Wilks owned and operated Wilks Logging and was presented the "SC Timber Association 2005 Logger Activist Award" and continued to have a lead role in the Association's District 3. In 2009, Mr. Wilks was named "Outstanding Logger of the Year" by the SC Forestry Association. He was a member of the American Loggers Council. He and his brother Terry worked to build a walking trail and park at Chester Park Complex, cleared part of the Baton Rouge Park, the future site of West Chester Fire Department new substation and many projects for Calvary Baptist Church. He participated in the S.C. Teacher Tour and Bowater's Sustainable Forestry Teacher Education Program to inform the public about timber harvesting. Mr. Wilks was dedicated to providing a safe working environment and fair and impartial support for his employees.

    Mr. Wilks was a member of Sandy River Masonic Lodge #207. He was a dedicated Christian and member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of the deacons for over 15 years. He supported and helped to fund various projects for his church, especially the youth. He was a generous man who enjoyed helping his community and those in need. He supported "Christmas in Downtown Chester" with the light displays. Wilks Logging sponsored many youth league teams. He was a dedicated family man who adored his wife, loved his children and was an amazing "PaPa" to his grandchildren. He was a devoted son and an excellent role model for his family and community.

    In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Tonya Wilks of Chester; a daughter and son-in-law, Paige and J. Wriley McKeown of Charlotte; three grandsons, J. Wriley McKeown Jr. and William Crawford "Ford" McKeown of Charlotte and John Crawford Wilks of Chester; and two granddaughters, Emma Kate McKeown of Charlotte and Caroline Elizabeth Wilks of Chester. He is also survived by two brothers and their wives, Terry and Linda Wilks and Roger and Harriet Wilks; and one sister, Donna Wilks Railey, all of Chester. In addition, he is survived by his in-laws, Jerry and Joyce Greenwood of Chester; a sister-in-law and her husband, Jan and Dennis Miller of Tega Cay; a brother-in-law and his wife, Jerry and Noelle Greenwood of Chester; and lifelong friends, Earl and Linda Carter of Chester. He also leaves nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, employees and business associates to rejoice in his home-going but grieve for their loss.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Missions or Children's Fund, 610 Calvary Church Rd., Chester, SC 29706 or Hospice Care of South Carolina, 179 Columbia St., Chester, SC 29706. The family would like to thank Hospice Care of SC, especially Judy Faust and Linda Smith, for their dedication and care.

    Online condolences for the family can be made at www.barronfuneralhome.com.

    Published in The Herald from August 9 to August 11, 2012

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

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Fred Ervin Wilks was born on 25 May 1930 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA (son of Fred Wilks and Margaret Warenla Wise); died on 17 Sep 1992 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Social Security Number: 247-44-6334
    • SSN issued: Bef 1951, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1988, Rr 3 Pob 505, Chester, Chester, South Carolina 29706-0901

    Fred married Hazel Elizabeth Hampton on 4 Jun 1949 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA. Hazel was born on 2 Feb 1931; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Hazel Elizabeth Hampton was born on 2 Feb 1931; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
    Children:
    1. Living
    2. 1. Crawford Ervin Wilks was born on 17 Aug 1953 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 9 Aug 2012 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 11 Aug 2012 in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
    3. Living
    4. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Fred Wilks was born on 5 Sep 1902 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA (son of Eli Davis Wilks and Sarah Ann Estes); died on 1 Mar 1962 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1910, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA

    Fred married Margaret Warenla Wise on 21 Mar 1928 in Lowrys, Chester, South Carolina, USA. Margaret was born on 16 Mar 1911 in South Carolina, USA; died on 7 Aug 1998 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Margaret Warenla Wise was born on 16 Mar 1911 in South Carolina, USA; died on 7 Aug 1998 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Margaret Wilks
    • Residence: 1930, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA

    Children:
    1. 2. Fred Ervin Wilks was born on 25 May 1930 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 17 Sep 1992 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
    2. Margaret Anita Wilkes was born on 15 May 1936 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died in Chester, South Carolina, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Eli Davis Wilks was born on 11 Nov 1859 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA (son of Hazel Hardwick Wilkes and Sarah Ann Cornwell); died on 1 Oct 1935 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA

    Eli married Sarah Ann Estes in Apr 1886 in Chester, South Carolina, USA. Sarah was born on 30 Aug 1862 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 18 Nov 1933 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Sarah Ann Estes was born on 30 Aug 1862 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 18 Nov 1933 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Sallie Ann Viola Wilks
    • Residence: 1900, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA

    Children:
    1. James Luther Wilkes was born on 14 Dec 1887 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 9 Dec 1908 in South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
    2. Furman Eli Wilkes was born on 28 Jul 1890 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 5 Dec 1892 in South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
    3. Wilbur Campbell Wilkes was born on 3 Dec 1892 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died in May 1972 in Carlisle, Union, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
    4. Sadie Donnell Wilkes was born on 13 Mar 1894 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 14 Oct 1949 in Pryor Hospital, Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
    5. John Carl Wilkes was born on 11 May 1897 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 10 Aug 1966 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
    6. Hattie Florence Wilkes was born on 29 Jan 1898 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 5 Sep 1905 in South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
    7. Maybell Wilkes was born on 2 Dec 1900 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 29 Jul 1978 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
    8. 4. Fred Wilks was born on 5 Sep 1902 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 1 Mar 1962 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
    9. Belton Estes Wilks, Sr was born on 29 Oct 1905 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 9 Nov 1973 in Carlisle, Union, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.



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