1864 - 1933 (68 years)
Generation: 1
1. | George Silas Blaxton was born on 24 Dec 1864 in Georgia, USA; died on 25 Jul 1933 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Death Certificate No.: 21347
- Residence: 1900, Vidalia, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Kibbee-Tiger, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
George married Sarah Ella Nunn on 23 Feb 1890 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Sarah (daughter of Green Nunn and Sarah Wilkes) was born in 1869 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 16 Oct 1921 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; was buried on 17 Oct 1921 in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Quincie Lee Blaxton was born on 12 Dec 1890 in Georgia, USA; died on 25 Oct 1987 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- 3. Ellie Field Blaxton, Sr was born on 17 Apr 1892 in Georgia, USA; died on 4 Apr 1954; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- 4. Alexander G Blaxton was born on 24 Jul 1893 in Georgia, USA; died on 7 Feb 1974 in Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- 5. Lieutenant Lester Miles Blaxton was born on 4 Mar 1895 in Vidalia, Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 1 Oct 1943 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.
- 6. James Grady Blaxton was born in Dec 1897 in Georgia, USA.
- 7. Lucy Belle Blaxton was born in 1902 in Georgia, USA.
- 8. William Mack Blaxton was born on 3 May 1903 in Georgia, USA; died on 25 Oct 1987 in Chatham, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- 9. George D Blaxton was born in 1907 in Georgia, USA; died on 21 Jul 1952 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA.
- 10. Sarah Laura Blaxton was born in 1907 in Georgia, USA.
- 11. Not Named Blaxton was born in 1909 in Georgia, USA.
- 12. John L Blaxton was born in 1913 in Georgia, USA.
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Generation: 2
2. | Quincie Lee Blaxton (1.George1) was born on 12 Dec 1890 in Georgia, USA; died on 25 Oct 1987 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Quincie L Phillips
- Residence: 1900, Vidalia, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Kibbee-Tiger, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
Family/Spouse: Thomas Jefferson Phillips. Thomas was born in 1888 in Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. Lennie Vennie Phillips was born on 6 Oct 1905 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 1 Aug 1989 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- 14. Thomas L Phillips was born in 1909 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- 15. Tommie Phillips was born in 1918 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- 16. Ephram J Phillips was born in 1921 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- 17. Franklin Phillips was born in 1924 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
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3. | Ellie Field Blaxton, Sr (1.George1) was born on 17 Apr 1892 in Georgia, USA; died on 4 Apr 1954; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1900, Vidalia, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
Family/Spouse: Alice Humphrey. Alice was born on 19 Oct 1896 in Georgia, USA; died on 7 Oct 1941 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Sonny Blaxton was born in Jul 1933 in Georgia, USA; died in Nov 1933 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
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4. | Alexander G Blaxton (1.George1) was born on 24 Jul 1893 in Georgia, USA; died on 7 Feb 1974 in Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- SSN issued: Georgia, USA
- Residence: Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Social Security Number: 255-18-6464
- Residence: 1900, Vidalia, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1920, Militia District 1715, Toombs, Georgia, USA
Family/Spouse: Mamie B Blaxton. Mamie was born on 9 Dec 1894 in Georgia, USA; died on 19 Apr 1985 in Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Alex G Blaxton was born on 4 Feb 1917 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 24 Aug 1928 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- 20. Cyril Roger Blaxton was born on 28 Nov 1918 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 7 Oct 1941 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- 21. Mildred Emogene Blaxton was born on 27 Jun 1921 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 24 Jan 1922 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- 22. Thomas Hubert Blaxton was born on 4 Jan 1922 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 24 Aug 1928 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- 23. Sarah Ella Blaxton was born on 24 Nov 1922 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 3 Dec 1922 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
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5. | Lieutenant Lester Miles Blaxton (1.George1) was born on 4 Mar 1895 in Vidalia, Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 1 Oct 1943 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- SSN issued: Georgia, USA
- Social Security Number: 252-54-3841
- Birth: 8 Jun 1895
- Residence: 1900, Vidalia, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Departure: 31 May 1919, Cristóbal, Colon, Panama
- Arrival: 8 Jun 1919, New York, New York, USA
- Departure: 23 Apr 1922, Port-au-Prince, Ouest, Haiti
- Arrival: 28 Apr 1922, New York, USA
- Departure: 22 Mar 1923, Port-au-Prince, Ouest, Haiti
- Arrival: 27 Mar 1923, New York, USA
- Departure: 20 Mar 1929, Port-au-Prince, Ouest, Haiti
- Arrival: 25 Mar 1929, New York, New York, USA
- Residence: 1930, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
Family/Spouse: Dorothy DeAlva Palmer. Dorothy was born on 11 Feb 1910 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 14 May 1994 in Meadows Memorial Hospital, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried on 15 May 1994 in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Lester Miles Blaxton, Jr was born on 28 Dec 1933 in Georgia, USA; died on 5 Oct 2009 in Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried on 7 Oct 2009 in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.
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6. | James Grady Blaxton (1.George1) was born in Dec 1897 in Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1900, Vidalia, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
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7. | Lucy Belle Blaxton (1.George1) was born in 1902 in Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
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8. | William Mack Blaxton (1.George1) was born on 3 May 1903 in Georgia, USA; died on 25 Oct 1987 in Chatham, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- SSN issued: Georgia, USA
- Residence: Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Social Security Number: 260-14-6090
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Death: 25 Oct 1987, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA
- Vital: 2 Nov 1987; Certificate number: 039464.
Family/Spouse: Ethel Beckum. Ethel was born on 21 Mar 1909 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | George D Blaxton (1.George1) was born in 1907 in Georgia, USA; died on 21 Jul 1952 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Death Certificate No.: Certificate number: 16830.
- Residence: Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
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10. | Sarah Laura Blaxton (1.George1) was born in 1907 in Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Kibbee-Tiger, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
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11. | Not Named Blaxton (1.George1) was born in 1909 in Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
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12. | John L Blaxton (1.George1) was born in 1913 in Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1930, Kibbee-Tiger, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
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Generation: 3
13. | Lennie Vennie Phillips (2.Quincie2, 1.George1) was born on 6 Oct 1905 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 1 Aug 1989 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: Vena
- Name: Vennie L Wilkes
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Kibbee-Tiger, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
Family/Spouse: Jacob Willis Wilkes. Jacob (son of Milledge Wilkes and Jennette Willis) was born on 22 Oct 1899 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 12 May 1925 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; was buried in Ferguson Cemetery, Higgston, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. Dorothy Lee Wilkes was born on 15 Aug 1924 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 27 Dec 1979 in Perry, Houston, Georgia, USA.
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Family/Spouse: Grover Cleveland Wilkes. Grover (son of William Thomas Wilkes and Queen Anne Nunn) was born on 8 Dec 1894 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 5 Feb 1980 in Laurens, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. Grover Cleveland Wilkes, Jr was born on 24 Mar 1929 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 22 Oct 2003 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA.
- 27. Marcus Roderfus Wilkes was born on 16 Oct 1931 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 19 Nov 1956 in Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- 28. Della Mae Wilkes was born on 22 Jan 1934 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 11 Oct 2015 in Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
- 29. Linda Elizabeth Wilkes was born on 14 Apr 1949 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 28 Jan 2018 in Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried on 30 Jan 2018 in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA.
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14. | Thomas L Phillips (2.Quincie2, 1.George1) was born in 1909 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1910, Militia District 1668, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Kibbee-Tiger, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
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15. | Tommie Phillips (2.Quincie2, 1.George1) was born in 1918 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1930, Kibbee-Tiger, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
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16. | Ephram J Phillips (2.Quincie2, 1.George1) was born in 1921 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1930, Kibbee-Tiger, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
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17. | Franklin Phillips (2.Quincie2, 1.George1) was born in 1924 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1930, Kibbee-Tiger, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
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18. | Sonny Blaxton (3.Ellie2, 1.George1) was born in Jul 1933 in Georgia, USA; died in Nov 1933 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. |
19. | Alex G Blaxton (4.Alexander2, 1.George1) was born on 4 Feb 1917 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 24 Aug 1928 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1920, Militia District 1715, Toombs, Georgia, USA
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20. | Cyril Roger Blaxton (4.Alexander2, 1.George1) was born on 28 Nov 1918 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 7 Oct 1941 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1920, Militia District 1715, Toombs, Georgia, USA
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21. | Mildred Emogene Blaxton (4.Alexander2, 1.George1) was born on 27 Jun 1921 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 24 Jan 1922 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. |
22. | Thomas Hubert Blaxton (4.Alexander2, 1.George1) was born on 4 Jan 1922 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 24 Aug 1928 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. |
23. | Sarah Ella Blaxton (4.Alexander2, 1.George1) was born on 24 Nov 1922 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 3 Dec 1922 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. |
24. | Lester Miles Blaxton, Jr (5.Lester2, 1.George1) was born on 28 Dec 1933 in Georgia, USA; died on 5 Oct 2009 in Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried on 7 Oct 2009 in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: Buddy
- SSN issued: Georgia, USA
- Social Security Number: 252-48-4178
Notes:
Died:
Miles Blaxton
Originally Published Oct 8, 2009, 08:59am (Updated Oct 8, 2009, 09:00am)
Mr. Miles Blaxton - VIDALIA - Mr. Miles Blaxton, 75, died Monday. Survivors: sisters, DeAvis Blaxton Williamson, DeAnne Blaxton Shiplett and Jackie W. (Wayne) Wilkes; brother, A.L. (Mary) Wilkes, and other relatives. Funeral: 1 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment: Pinecrest Cemetery with Military Honors. Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home, Vidalia Savannah Morning News October 7, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .
Miles Blaxton, age 75 of Vidaiia, died Monday, October 5, 2009 in the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Montgomery County, and retired from the U.S. Air Force with twenty-five years of service. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam, and was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, and during his service he was stationed around the world. He retired from Robins Air Force Base, and attended Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Powell Blaxton, and his parents, Lester Miles Blaxton, Sr., and Dorothy DeAlva Palmer Blaxton.
Mr. Blaxton is survived by three sisters, DeAvis Blaxton Williamson of Vidalia; DeAnne Blaxton Shiplett of Vidalia; and Jackie W. (Wayne) Wilkes of Alston, one brother, A.L. (Mary) Wilkes of Vidalia, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 7 at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall with Reverend C. B. Easterlin officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Cemetery with Military Honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00. Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
25. | Dorothy Lee Wilkes (13.Lennie3, 2.Quincie2, 1.George1) was born on 15 Aug 1924 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 27 Dec 1979 in Perry, Houston, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Death Certificate No.: Certificate number: 043869.
- other: Perry, Houston, Georgia, USA
- SSN issued: South Carolina, USA
- Name: Dorothy Stewart
- Residence: Houston, Georgia, USA
- Social Security Number: 247-62-5936
- Residence: 1930, Kibbee-Tiger, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
Family/Spouse: Johnny Clifford Stewart. Johnny (son of Francis Marion Stewart and Calsie Leona Screws) was born on 21 Mar 1919 in Georgia, USA; died on 26 Apr 1987 in Warner Robins, Houston, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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26. | Grover Cleveland Wilkes, Jr (13.Lennie3, 2.Quincie2, 1.George1) was born on 24 Mar 1929 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 22 Oct 2003 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- SSN issued: Georgia, USA
- Social Security Number: 255-36-2517
- Residence: 1930, Kibbee-Tiger, Montgomery, Georgia, USA
Notes:
Died:
Wilkes Jr., Grover Cleveland: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Savannah Morning News (GA) - October 24, 2003
Deceased Name: Wilkes Jr., Grover Cleveland
Grover Cleveland Wilkes, Jr., 74, of Savannah, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003 at his residence, under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc.
He was born in Montgomery County, GA. and was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Army, during the Korean Conflict. He was a Baptist, and was retired from Union Camp Corporation, after 31 years of service, as a Scaleman. He was a member of Roger Lacey Lodge # 722, F. and A.M's., and the Scottish Rite Consistory - Valley of Savannah. He was a former member of the Bee Keepers Association.
Survivors: wife of 42 years, Jean English Wilkes, of Savannah; two daughters and son in law, Linda Medina of Savannah; and Susan and Bill Robertson, of Savannah; two sisters, Della Mae Tharpe and Linda Elizabeth Wilkes both of Soperton, GA; two grandchildren, Katelyn Robertson and Aaron Robertson, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home-Hodgson Memorial Chapel.
Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home-Hodgson Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Archie Seabrook, officiating.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers: Bill Robertson, Will Watson, Scott Baker, Larry Rollin, Larry Berg, and Cliff Sikes.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home
Savannah Morning News, October 24, 2003
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Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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27. | Marcus Roderfus Wilkes (13.Lennie3, 2.Quincie2, 1.George1) was born on 16 Oct 1931 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 19 Nov 1956 in Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: Dinky
- Death Certificate No.: Certificate number: 31808.
- Residence: Montgomery, Georgia, USA
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28. | Della Mae Wilkes (13.Lennie3, 2.Quincie2, 1.George1) was born on 22 Jan 1934 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 11 Oct 2015 in Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Della M Tharpe
- Residence: Soperton, Treutlen, Georgia, USA
Notes:
Died:
Della Mae Tharpe
SOPERTON - Della Mae Tharpe, age 81, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Serenity Place in Dublin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elza Tharpe.
She is survived by her son, Earl (Carolyn) Tharpe.
Services will be held at a later date.
Low Country Cremation Services and Burial
Savannah Morning News (GA) - Sunday, October 18, 2015
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"Savannah Morning News", Georgia, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/158985FACD9612B8-158985FACD9612B8 : accessed 23 January 2017)
Della married Elza Tharpe on 12 Jun 1948 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Elza was born on 22 Jun 1918 in Wrightsville, Johnson, Georgia, USA; died on 11 May 1989 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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29. | Linda Elizabeth Wilkes (13.Lennie3, 2.Quincie2, 1.George1) was born on 14 Apr 1949 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 28 Jan 2018 in Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried on 30 Jan 2018 in Pidgeon Springs Cemetery, Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: Candy Baby
- Residence: 1991, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA; Age: 42
Notes:
Died:
Linda Elizabeth Wilkes, age 68, of Montgomery County, died Sunday, January 28, 2018, in the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, after an extended illness.
She was a native of Montgomery County and lived all of her life in the Taylor Springs Community. She previously worked at Oxford Industries in Vidalia, was a homemaker, and Baptist by faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, G.C. Wilkes, Sr. and Vennie Phillips Wilkes; two sisters, Dorothy Stewart and Della Mae Tharpe; and two brothers, G.C. Wilkes, Jr. and Marcus Wilkes.
Linda is survived by one daughter, Cathy Wilkes Sikes and husband Cliff of Taylor Springs; two grandchildren, Rainey Sikes and Savannah Sikes; one sister-in-law, Jean Wilkes of Savannah; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 30th at 3:30 p.m. in the Pigeon Springs Cemetery with Pastor Will Jackson and Cliff Sikes officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 201 South Main St. Suite A, Statesboro GA 30458, or the Community Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 2277, Vidalia GA 30475, or the Sweet Onion Animal Protection Society, P.O. Box 210, Vidalia GA 30475.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/linda-wilkes-obituary?pid=188003790
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 6
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