| 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. 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]
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1917 - 2010 (93 years)
