1921 - 1986 (65 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Russell William Wilkes was born on 2 Sep 1921 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; died in Nov 1986 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- SSN issued: Georgia, USA
- Social Security Number: 259-03-2953
- Residence: 1930, Halsellville, Chester, South Carolina, USA
- Residence: 1940, Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
- Military: 16 Sep 1940, Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Notes:
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
about Russell W Wilkes
Name: Russell W Wilkes
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: South Carolina
State: South Carolina
County or City: Chester
Enlistment Date: 16 Sep 1940
Enlistment State: South Carolina
Enlistment City: Chester
Branch: Infantry
Branch Code: Infantry
Grade: Corporal
Grade Code: Corporal
Component: National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: National Guard
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Engineering Aide (Designated Field) or Sales Clerk
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 71
Weight: 155
Russell married Ruth Alexander on 2 Nov 1946 in Chester, South Carolina, USA. Ruth died in Park Street, Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Richard Bryan Wilkes was born in 1953 in South Carolina, USA; died on 27 Feb 2017 in Havelock, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 3. Living
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Generation: 2
2. | Richard Bryan Wilkes (1.Russell1) was born in 1953 in South Carolina, USA; died on 27 Feb 2017 in Havelock, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Notes:
Died:
NEW BERN | Richard Bryan Wilkes, 64, of New Bern, N.C. passed away suddenly at his home on February 27, 2017.
Rick was proceeded in death by his parents, Russell Wilkes, Sr. and Ruth Alexander Wilkes and infant son, Richard Bryan Wilkes, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years Linda Robinson Wilkes, daughter Kathryn Wilkes Kaushagen and her husband Matthew of Havelock, N.C., son Christopher Ryan Wilkes and his wife LeighAnn of West Salem, Wi., brother Bill Wilkes of Snow Hill, N.C., two grandchildren Clayton Ryan Wilkes and Emily Lauren Wilkes, and his cousins, nieces and nephews and faithful & loyal furry friend, Jimmy.
Rick graduated from Columbia (SC) High School and attended the University of South Carolina. He moved to Havelock North Carolina at the age of nineteen (19) to start a grocery business with his mother and brother. He was an owner and operator of a family grocery business for over 35 years. He was a scratch golfer and loved watching Tarheel basketball. Rick was also a Rams football fan and attended every home game he could. Family genealogy, history, vegetable gardening, reading and bird watching were among many of his hobbies. He had a wicked sense of humor and a gracious heart. He was a faithful husband and a wonderful father who will be missed dearly.
The Wilkes family will receive friends on Monday, March 6 at Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremation from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, March 7 at First Baptist Church of Havelock at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to First Baptist Church of Havelock, 111 Hollywood Blvd., Havelock, N.C. 28532
Arrangements entrusted to Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newbernsj/obituary.aspx?n=richard-bryan-wilkes&pid=184339748&fhid=16909
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Richard Bryan Wilkes, Jr was born on 12 Jun 1977; died on 27 Jul 1977 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Gethsemane Memorial Park, Morehead City, Carteret, North Carolina, USA.
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Generation: 3
4. | Richard Bryan Wilkes, Jr (2.Richard2, 1.Russell1) was born on 12 Jun 1977; died on 27 Jul 1977 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Gethsemane Memorial Park, Morehead City, Carteret, North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Race: White
- Residence: 1977, Havelock, Craven, North Carolina, USA; Marital Status: Never Married
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