 1924 - 2017 (92 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. |  John Angus Wilkes, Jr was born on 31 Oct 1924 in Naylor, Lowndes, Georgia, USA; died on 28 Mar 2017 in Langdale Hospice House, Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA; was buried on 31 Mar 2017 in Pleasant Way Baptist Church Cemetery, Lowndes, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- tng Album: 2
- Name: John Angress Wilkes Jr
- Residence: 1935, Lakeland, Lanier, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1940, Lakeland, Lanier, Georgia, USA; StreetAddress: Settlement Road To Good Hope; 15 Age: 15; AttendedSchool: Yes; EmploymentCode: 6; EmploymentDetails: School; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 86-5; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 8th grade; IsEmployed: No; PublicEmergencyWork: No; SeekingWork: No; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son
- Residence: 19 Dec 1942, Naylor, Lowndes, Georgia, USA; Age: 18; Relation to Head of House: Self
- Residence: 1943, Bibb, Georgia, USA
- Military: 29 Apr 1943, Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia, USA; Fort McPherson
- Residence: 1950, Lakeland, Lanier, Georgia, USA; Age: 25; Farmer Occupation: Farmer; AgriculturalQuestionnaireNumber: 83; ClassofWorker: Own Business; EnumerationDistrict: 86-6; HoursWorked: 60; Industry: Farm; LiveOnFarm: Yes; OccupationCategory: Working; ThreeOrMoreAcres: Yes; Head RelationToHead: Head; Married MaritalStatus: Married
- Occupation: 1955; Assistant Manager, McCrory's
- Residence: 1955, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1957, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia, Florida, USA
- Residence: 1958, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia, Florida, USA
- Residence: 1959, Palatka, Putnam, Florida, USA
- Residence: 1987, Naylor, Lowndes, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1988, Naylor, Lowndes, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1989, Naylor, Lowndes, Georgia, USA
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Military:
WW II Ordnance - George Patton
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
about John A Wilkes Jr
Name: John A Wilkes Jr
Birth Year: 1924
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Georgia
State of Residence: Georgia
County or City: Bibb
Enlistment Date: 29 Apr 1943
Enlistment State: Georgia
Enlistment City: Fort McPherson Atlanta
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: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
Height: 40
Weight: 103
Died:
Obituary for John A. Wilkes Jr.
John A. Wilkes, Jr. - 92
Of Valdosta, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in the Langdale Hospice House.
He was born on October 31, 1924 in Naylor, GA to the late John & Ruth (Tyler) Wilkes. Mr. Wilkes served in the United States Army during WWII and was a member of Pleasant Way Baptist Church. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Wilkes and a daughter, Catherine Geddings.
Survivors include his
Daughters & Sons-in-Law, Paulette & Jeffrey Eberhard of Mountain Rest, SC,
Pamela & Charles Saul of Okeechobee, FL;
Grandchildren, Donna Hedgepath, John Eberhard, Jason Geddings;
Great Grandchildren, Virginia Chappell, Amanda Hedgepath, John Eberhard Jr., and Justin Eberhard.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Pleasant Way Baptist Church in Valdosta with burial to follow in the church cemetery. No formal visitation will be held. Messages of sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Wilkes family is being cared for by the compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services in Lakeland, GA.
http://www.musicfuneralservices.com/obituaries/John-Wilkes/#!/Obituary
John married Mary Elizabeth Williams on 19 Oct 1945 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA. Mary (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 19 Sep 1928 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA; died on 26 Nov 2011 in Lakeland, Lanier, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pleasant Way Baptist Church Cemetery, Lowndes, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Living
- 3. Living
- 4. Catherine Estelle Wilkes was born on 13 Apr 1960 in Palatka, Putnam, Florida, USA; died on 19 Dec 2013 in Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA; was buried on 28 Dec 2013 in Pleasant Way Baptist Church Cemetery, Lowndes, Georgia, USA.
- 5. John Andy Wilkes was born on 8 Jun 1950 in Lakeland, Lanier, Georgia, USA; died on 8 Jun 1950 in Lakeland, Lanier, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pleasant Way Baptist Church Cemetery, Lowndes, Georgia, USA.
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Generation: 2
| 4. | Catherine Estelle Wilkes (1.John1) was born on 13 Apr 1960 in Palatka, Putnam, Florida, USA; died on 19 Dec 2013 in Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA; was buried on 28 Dec 2013 in Pleasant Way Baptist Church Cemetery, Lowndes, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1993, Naylor, Lowndes, Georgia, USA
Notes:
Died:
Catherine "Cathy" Geddings- 53
Of Naylor, GA passed away Thursday December 19, 2013 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta following an unexpected illness.
She was born April 13, 1960 in Palatka, FL to John A. Wilkes and the late Mary Elizabeth Williams Wilkes. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by an infant brother John Andy Wilkes.
She was a member of the Pleasant Way Baptist Church in Lowndes County. She Graduated from Valdosta State University, then received her master's degree from Nova Southeastern University. She changed lives of many young people by being a teacher with the Valdosta City School System, where she taught high school 20 years. She also loved quilting and was a member of the Withlacoochee Quilt Guild. She had a love of animals, especially cats. Her big heart and sweet and giving spirit continued after her death by being an organ donor.
Survivors:
Son - Jason M. Geddings - Naylor, GA
Father - John A. Wilkes - Naylor, GA
Sister and Brother-in-Law - Paulette and Jeff Eberhard - Mountain Rest, SC
Sister and Brother-in-Law - Pam and Chuck Saul - Okeechobee, FL
Niece - Donna Hedgepeth - Norway, SC
Nephew - John Eberhard - Mountain Rest, SC
4 Great Nieces and Nephews
Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday December 28, 2013 in the Pleasant Way Baptist Church with burial of her cremains in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends and family at the social Hall of the church after the services.
Sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family. -
See more at: http://www.musicfuneralservices.com/obituary/Catherine-Cathy-Geddings/Naylor-GA/1324849#sthash.L9kNNIQF.dpuf
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | John Andy Wilkes (1.John1) was born on 8 Jun 1950 in Lakeland, Lanier, Georgia, USA; died on 8 Jun 1950 in Lakeland, Lanier, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pleasant Way Baptist Church Cemetery, Lowndes, Georgia, USA. |
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