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Jimmy WILKES Sr.

1948 - 2018

Jimmy WILKES Sr. obituary, 1948-2018, Dayton, OH

BORN

1948

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

House of Wheat Funeral Home Inc

2107 N Gettysburg Ave

Dayton, Ohio

Jimmy WILKES Obituary

WILKES, Sr., Jimmy Ray Age 69, born August 12, 1948 in Randolph County, AL to Genoa and Catherine Wilkes, went home May 11, 2018 to join God and the rest of his family. He was a hardworking millwright for General Motors for over 30 years. Jimmy was a proud servant of God for the Church of Love in West Liberty, OH. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Miliner) Wilkes. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Rejeana (Jamar), Jimmy (Tiffaney), Kenneth (Danita); grandchildren, Jamar Jr., JaDore & JaQuan; siblings, Adolpus & Patricia; special friend, Betty Mack; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 10 am Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Visitation 8:30 am until time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment West Memory Gardens.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on May 17, 2018.

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Kathryn Jordan

May 9, 2021

Uncle Jimmy was a God fearing man, kind, considerate and respectful. My sincere condolences to Kenken, Regina (Joycee) and Jimmy, Jr. May the anniversary of your Dad’s home going bring you happy memories and peace within your hearts

jocelyn oglesby

May 19, 2018

my condolences to the family

KenKen, Jimmy and Rejeana know that we share your loss and that you have our deepest condolences

Bobbie and Clister Jordan and Family

May 17, 2018

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House of Wheat Funeral Home Inc

2107 N Gettysburg Ave, Dayton, OH 45406

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