 1895 - 1971 (76 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Myrtle Lucille Henry was born on 5 Apr 1895 in South Carolina, USA; died on 16 Dec 1971 in Winnsboro, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Myrtle H Wilkes
- Social Security Number: 247-62-2244
- Residence: 1930, Township 13, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
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Died:
Age at Death: 76
Family/Spouse: Thomas Broome Wilkes. Thomas (son of Thomas W Wilkes, Jr and Julia Malinda Yongue) was born on 26 Dec 1880 in Blair, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 25 Oct 1937 in Winnsboro, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 27 Oct 1937 in Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Thomas Broome Wilkes, Jr
 was born on 25 Oct 1928 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 27 May 1958 in Horry, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 28 May 1958 in Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA.
- 3. Lambert Henry Wilkes was born on 1 Dec 1926 in Blair, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 7 Apr 2013 in College Station, Brazos, Texas, USA; was buried on 10 Apr 2013 in College Station Cemetery, College Station, Brazos, Texas, USA.
- 4. Mary Thomas Wilkes was born on 6 Feb 1924 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 26 Mar 2019 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 29 Mar 2019 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
- 5. James Francis Wilkes was born on 25 Oct 1928 in Blair, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 10 May 2019 in Winnsboro, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 14 May 2019 in Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA.
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Generation: 2
| 2. | Thomas Broome Wilkes, Jr (1.Myrtle1) was born on 25 Oct 1928 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 27 May 1958 in Horry, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 28 May 1958 in Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Race: White
- Residence: 1930, Township 13, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
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Died:
drowned in lake
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| 3. |  Lambert Henry Wilkes (1.Myrtle1) was born on 1 Dec 1926 in Blair, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 7 Apr 2013 in College Station, Brazos, Texas, USA; was buried on 10 Apr 2013 in College Station Cemetery, College Station, Brazos, Texas, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1930, Township 13, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
- Residence: 1993, College Station, Brazos, Texas, USA
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Died:
n Memory of
Lambert Henry Wilkes
December 1, 1926 - April 7, 2013
Obituary
Lambert Henry Wilkes of College Station passed away in his home on April 7, 2013.
Visitation will be held from 5:30- 7:30 PM on Tuesday April 9 at Memorial Funeral Chapel at 1515 South College Avenue in Bryan. A memorial service will be held at Grace Bible Church on 700 Anderson Street at 2 PM on Wednesday with a reception to follow at the church.
Lambert is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Broome Wilkes, his mother Myrtle Henry Wilkes and his brother Thomas Broome Wilkes, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Stella (Harris) Wilkes; his children; Robert Joseph Wilkes DDS, Julia Wilkes Gardner and her husband, David Frederick Gardner and Thomas Lambert Wilkes and his wife, Elise Richardson Wilkes. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Angela Gardner Bomar and her husband Scott Rembert Bomar, Thomas Lambert Wilkes Jr., Colin Vick Wilkes, Jenny Elise Wilkes and Matthew David Wilkes. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Piper Julia Bomar and Logan Rembert Bomar; his sister, Mary Thomas Wilkes Eckles; and a brother, James Francis Wilkes, Jr. and his wife, Helen Lewis Wilkes.
Lambert was born on December 1, 1926 in Blair, South Carolina and graduated from Monticello High School in 1945. He graduated from Clemson University in 1948 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. While at Clemson, he was part of an elite military marching unit that marched in Madison Square Garden. Upon graduation, he was employed by Texas A&M University as an instructor. With the exception of service to his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War and a short stint with New Mexico State University, he spent his career teaching and advising agricultural engineering students while conducting research in cotton harvesting and ginning. He earned his Master of Science Degree from Texas A&M University in 1952. He was awarded Distinguished Professor in 1975.
Lambert descended from a family that moved to South Carolina in the 1800's and was a true son of the south. His father passed away when he was eleven but his mother and his siblings continued to run a productive and versatile farm. He grew up plowing behind a mule and his hands-on experience and working knowledge in formative years uniquely prepared him to produce creative engineering innovations that impacted farmers around the world.
His early research focused on reshaping the soil beds in which cotton is planted. Certainly his most noteworthy invention was the Cotton Module, which revolutionized the cotton harvesting process. In 2000, the State of Texas recognized his invention as one of the 4 most significant economic achievements of the 1970's decade, alongside the start of DFW International Airport and Southwest Airlines. Scoates Hall on the Texas A&M campus is designated as an historic landmark, because it housed his research for the Cotton Module. His final chapter of research centered on creating a new ginning process for long staple cotton.
He was highly respected and deeply loved by his students as a teacher, counselor and mentor as he headed the Mechanized Agriculture department. During his career, he was awarded Progressive Farmer Man of the Year. He retired in 1985 as Professor Emeritus.
He was an elder at Grace Bible Church for decades and was one of the leaders who moved the church from Bryan to College Station where it has ministered to thousands of Aggies over the last 40 years. He was elected to the A&M Consolidated School Board where he served for several terms. He lived out the example of being a servant leader. For decades he mowed the yards of the church and several widows in the neighborhood. He was always willing to quietly help out Aggies and neighbors in need.
He was known as Papa to his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and students and delighted in being with the children on his farm. He spoke with inspired wisdom and was "quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger." He left a legacy of faith in Jesus Christ to many generations.
In lieu of the flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Missions Ministry of Grace Bible Church.
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Lambert-Wilkes&lc=4965&pid=164123210&mid=5488537
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 4. |  Mary Thomas Wilkes (1.Myrtle1) was born on 6 Feb 1924 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 26 Mar 2019 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 29 Mar 2019 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Mary Eckles
- Residence: 1930, Township 13, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
- Occupation: 1952; Employee
- Residence: 1952, Ithaca, Tompkins, New York, USA; Employee at CU
- Occupation: 1957; Office Secretary, International Brothers of Electrical Workers Local Number 382
- Residence: 1957, Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA; 1633 Decree Avenue
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Died:
Mary Wilkes Eckles, 95, widow of Ralph Bohlayer Eckles died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
She was a native of Fairfield County, SC, the daughter of the late Thomas Broome & Myrtle Henry Wilkes. She was in the class of 1941 at Monticello High School, inducted into the National Beta Club, and in the class of 1945 at Newberry College. She moved to Sanford, FL, in 1946 to serve as Director of Christian Education at the First Presbyterian Church of Sanford where she met her late husband.
After marrying in 1951, Mr. & Mrs. Eckles moved to Ithica, NY, for him to attend graduate school at Cornell University. Upon receiving his MBA, the Eckles settled in Columbia, SC, where he served as Assistant City Planning Director. They moved to Spartanburg in 1960 when he was named Director of City Planning.
Mary founded Merryland Playschool, Inc. in 1962, which she owned and directed until her retirement.
She was a charter member of the Spartanburg Garden & Literature Club, served on the Spartanburg County Garden Club Council, and was a Board Member of the South Carolina Garden Club Council. In 1988, she was named the Garden Club Woman of the Year and Life Member.
For many years she served as a daily volunteer at Mobile Meals of Spartanburg and as a music and garden therapy volunteer to Spartanburg area nursing homes.
Mary was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, the Ladies Chapel Sunday School Class, and Circle #8.
Surviving family members include her son, Ralph B. Eckles, Jr. (Joan) of Hilton Head Island; their sons, Brian Benjamin Eckles and Charles Cody Eckles, both of Charleston, and Nathan Ryan Eckles of San Antonio, TX; her son, Thomas W. Eckles (Melanie) of Spartanburg; their children, Thomas Austin Eckles (Paige) of Greenville, Ashley E. Donley (Jonathan), and Mary-Allison E. Caudell (Spencer), both of Columbia; and great grandchildren: Aiden Wyatt Eckles, Thomas Brooks Eckles, Lillian Harrison Eckles, Piper Weston Donley, Pearson William Donley, Walker Mackie Caudell, and Melanie Ann Caudell.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, March 29, 2019, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307, officiated by The Rev. Joanne Hull. Visitation will follow at the graveside.
Memorials may be made to Mobile Meals Service, PO Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304; or First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, 393 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302.
The family expresses their appreciation to the staff of Eden Terrace for their love and care for Mary during her time there.
https://www.floydmortuary.com/obituaries/Mary-Eckles/#!/Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/spartanburg/obituary.aspx?n=mary-eckles-wilkes&pid=191938174&
Family/Spouse: Ralph Bohlayer Eckles. Ralph was born on 12 Mar 1922 in Canton, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Sep 1994 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. |  James Francis Wilkes (1.Myrtle1) was born on 25 Oct 1928 in Blair, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 10 May 2019 in Winnsboro, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 14 May 2019 in Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: Frank
- Residence: 1930, Township 13, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
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Died:
James Francis “Frank” Wilkes, Sr., 90, of Winnsboro, SC passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. Born in Blair, October 25, 1928, he was the son of the late Thomas Broome Wilkes, Sr. and Myrtle Lucille Henry Wilkes.
Frank graduated Monticello High School. After graduation he farmed and raised cattle and was truly a steward of the land he loved. He was employed by Winnsboro Plywood Company for several years. Frank entered the pulp-wood business in 1949 and in 1982 he formed Little River Wood Company. He retired from the wood business in 1998.
He was a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon, elder and trustee. He was a former member of Fairfield County Farm Bureau and served as president in 1971. He served at Fairfield Electric Cooperative as vice president and also served on the Board of Directors for 50 years.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Helen Lewis Wilkes; three daughters, Diane Wilkes Goebel (Ronnie), Barbara Wilkes Wheatley (Jim), and Kaye Wilkes Gaddy (Ricky); son, James Francis “June” Wilkes, Jr.; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Stella Harris Wilkes and Betty Lewis Davis; nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his loving and devoted pets Red and Skeebo.
In addition to his parents, Frank is predeceased by his twin brother, Thomas Broome Wilkes, Jr.; brother, Lambert Henry Wilkes; and sister, Mary Thomas Wilkes Eckles.
The family will receive friends on Monday, May 13, 2019 from 6-8 o’clock p.m. at Pope Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Salem Presbyterian Church conducted by Reverend Richard Hodges. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the staff at Rice Estate and Lutheran Hospice for their love, care, and support shown to Frank and his family during his stay.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, 276 State Highway 215 N. Blair, SC 29015; BrightFocus Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871; or to the American Cancer Society, 200 Center Point Circle, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29210.
Pope Funeral Home is assisting the Wilkes family.
https://www.popefuneralhomesc.com/notices/James-WilkesSr
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestate/obituary.aspx?n=james-francis-wilkes-frank&pid=192865328
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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