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Wayne F. Wilkes Sr.

1934 - 2015

Wayne F. Wilkes Sr.  obituary, 1934-2015

BORN

1934

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home

2403 Harrison Avenue

Panama City, Florida

Wayne Wilkes Obituary


Wayne F. Wilkes, Sr., 81, of Panama City, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at his home.

Wayne was born in Thomasville, GA, and lived most of his life in Panama City. He worked for RC Cola and Borden Dairy before joining the Coca Cola Company, where he worked 32 years in sales and service. Wayne was a member of the Hiland Park Baptist Church, and enjoyed fishing, yardwork, and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Willie Parker Wilkes of Panama City; his children, Peggy Gilbert and husband Richard of Chipley, Debbie Christmas and husband Hubert "Chris" of Panama City and Wayne Wilkes, Jr. and wife Pam of Panama City; a brother, Gene Wilkes and wife Lois of Cocoa Beach; his grandchildren, Tanner Gilbert, Kacy and Jimmy Frimmel, Blake and Lindsay Christmas, Nick Christmas and Derrick and Kaytlyn Wilkes; his great-grandchildren, Katie, Blaine, Kash, Kyry and Kynly; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 27, 2015, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery with the Rev. Richard D. Foster officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.

Kent-Forest Lawn
Funeral Home
2403 Harrison Ave.
Panama City, Fla. 32405
850-763-4694
www.kentforestlawn.com

Published by Panama City News Herald from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2015.
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Prayers and kind thoughts for Wayne and family at this time. He was a fine man and will be missed dearly.
Mike & Shirlion Odom

July 27, 2015

Such a kind and good man. A man that has provided me with many happy and loving memories. My sympathy to all

Paula Norton

July 26, 2015

Prayers are with the family and friends of Wayne!!! Rest In Peace and God be with you!!! Love, Mike and Beverly George

July 26, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort and bless you in this time of sorrow. Love /// Steve & Donna

Steve Foster

July 24, 2015

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