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Max Wilkes Obituary
Wilkes
September 5, 1939-
October 18, 2012
Phenix City, AL- Max E. Wilkes, 73, of Phenix City, AL passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EST, on Monday, October 22, 2012, at Lakewood Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Williams and Dr. John Horner officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens and the family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Vance Memorial Chapel. Serving as pallbearers are, Jimmy Davis, Mike Sanda, Merrill Rhodes, Jeff Maxwell, Clay Gullatt, Milton Mobley and Kinard Latham.
Mr. Wilkes was born September 5, 1939 in Barbour County, AL son of the late Alto Wilkes and Stella Baker Wilkes and also the son-in-law of the late Doris C. Weaver. He worked for the City of Phenix City for over 29 years with an additional 4 years on the City Council. Mr. Wilkes was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and a member of the Lakewood TV ministry for over 30 years. He served his community by coaching the Boys Club Football team for 25 years and a Girls Club Volunteer for 47 years. He was on the Board of Directors of Chattahoochee Valley Hall of Fame, past president of Central High School PTA and Treasurer of St. Patrick School PTA. He was a member of the Phenix City Sports Council where he was instrumental in getting girls softball started in Phenix City. He served on the National ASA Umpire Staff from 1983 to present. He was inducted into the Alabama ASA Hall of Fame in 1993, the ASA National Hall of Fame in 2012, the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2012 and Max was also a proud member of the Phenix City River Rats.
Mr. Wilkes is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Malinda Weaver Wilkes of Phenix City, AL; daughter, Allison Wilkes Chandler, husband Jimmy of Phenix City; son Max Fletcher Wilkes, wife Ali of Goodyear, AZ; sister, Maude Bowman of Eufaula; grandchildren, Wilkes Chandler, Wade Chandler, Mason Wilkes, and Jackson Wilkes; several nieces and nephews; much extended family members and many, many caring friends.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Doris C. Weaver Girls Club, PO Box 2940, Phenix City, AL 36868.
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Memories and Condolences
for Max Wilkes
CHARLIE BOONE
October 14, 2023
A LEGEND HAS LEFT US BUT HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MAX!
Renz Family
October 26, 2012
Prayer are with you in times of trouble
The Hicks Family
October 24, 2012
Ms malinda. You and your family are in our prayers during this time. We love you.
Will, Lisa, Merit Hicks and Megan &Russ Harris
Charlie Boone
October 24, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we send our deepest sympathies to those who loved him most. Such a wonderful man and caring individual. We will miss you Max but we know that God has a purpose for you with Him in Heaven. May your soul rest in peace in such a better place.
October 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Larry and Wayne Lewis
October 22, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
October 22, 2012
Ms. Malinda - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Stephanie & Anna Sparks
October 22, 2012
Thoughts and prayers with the family of Mr. Wilkes, I have the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Melinda through my daughter who attens the Girl's Club and had the pleasure of seeing him there often.
Love
Teresa Dobson
Wally Latall
October 22, 2012
To all the Family and extended ASA Family and Friends of Max:
I was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Max. I want to express my sincere condolences and sympathy with the passing of a great human being and outstanding softball man. I knew Max for several years from ASA Softball, and in 1997 had the privilege of working for him at the Men's Major Industrial Slow Pitch National Championships in Dothan, Alabama. Since 1997 we kept in touch and developed a wonderful friendship. I will never forget the last time we spoke; it was a few months back. My wife and I were at dinner and I got a call from Max who had heard that one of my umpires was having problems with communications regarding his National Tournament Assignment in Montgomery. Max called to see if he could do anything for me and that umpire and wanted to be assured that matters were being taken care of. That was truly Max; an extremely detail man, but more importantly very caring. Max will be greatly missed by the ASA Softball community, but will always be in the warm thoughts of all the ASA Umpires who knew and worked with him. My thoughts and prayers are with the Wilkes Family during these difficult times of grief, but as time passes, the “good times” will constantly be remembered by all. God speed and may Max Rest In Peace.
Wally Latall
Arizona ASA – Umpire-in-Chief
Ashley Farmer
October 22, 2012
My heart breaks for your family! Yall have been in my daily thoughts and prayers. Mr. Max was such a wonderful and sweet man and I will always remember how kind he was to everyone he came in contact with.
Carlton and Kathleen Jones
October 21, 2012
You and your family are in our prayers. May you be blessed with the comfort that only God can give. Wishing you much strength in the Lord. Blessings and Love....the Jones Family.
barry&gwenda alexander
October 21, 2012
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Frank and Sue Bowman
October 21, 2012
So sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful Christian man! He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, many friends and coworkers. We only know him through our cousin and friend, his niece, Marcia Arnett.
October 21, 2012
We are so sorry for the Wilkes Family's loss, Max was a very sweet and caring man. Phenix City Spine & Joint Center - Dr. Stephen B. Cooper and staff.
jack harper
October 21, 2012
Max old friend,. seems like not a day has passed in my life ,.when I didn't know you,. sit with GOD..
Candy Youngstrom Lee
October 21, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jeff and Heather Gayles
October 21, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending love and prayers for all of you during this difficult time.
Jeff , Heather, Michael, and Blake Gayles
Paul R. Drake III
October 21, 2012
To the family of Max, Sorry to hear of his passing. I knew Max from ASA softball. He was a true gentleman. What a nice guy! Truely a one of a kind! I will miss him! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
WANDA STEWART
October 21, 2012
IM SORRY ABOUT YOURS LOST I THOUGTH ALOT OF MR WILKES.
Loretta Moore-Bridgeman
October 20, 2012
Malinda and family, I am so sorry to learn of Max's passing. Just reading his obituary lets me know what an exemplary man he was. He will be missed by the family and the people of Phenix City.
Vivian Thomas
October 20, 2012
With deepest sympathy! We are praying for your family.
May God bless each of you!
Eunice Patrick
October 20, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jean Arrighi
October 20, 2012
Malinda, our prayers are with you and your family.
Ruby Koon Tatum
October 20, 2012
Malinda & Family, So sad to hear of Max's passing, what a good man, he will be greatly missed by everyone.
Sandra and Everett Brown
October 20, 2012
A life well lived speaks for itself. May God comfort all those that mourn the loss of a genuinely good man. May the family find comfort in the knowledge of God's promises to us.
M
October 20, 2012
May God bless Malinda and the family we love all of you .we loved Max also LOVE JERRY AND LINDA
Karen and Jeffrey (son) Brabble
October 20, 2012
Max was a wonderful Christian man and friend. He had so much love for his family and friends. May God give you comfort and strength, Malinda, Allison, Fletcher and family. Our love and prayers are with you.
Dixie and Charles Holt
October 20, 2012
Our sincere sympathy goes out to your entire family. It was such a shock to read of Max passing. May God bless each and every one of you and give you strength to endure your sadness and be with you to remember the great times you all had together.
Dawn Cooper-Revells
October 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you Allison and your family @ this time.
Wanda Moseson
October 20, 2012
We are at a loss of words for the passing of such a wonderful & caring man.
Our love & prayers are sent to Malinda and family at this difficult time. Bob & Wanda Moseson
Steven & Brenda Coleman
October 20, 2012
Max was a very dear friend to my husband. Our prayers go out to his family. He will be truly missed.
October 20, 2012
John and I were shocked and saddened by the passing of our friend Max. We shared a love for Phenix City sports with Max. Every year at the River Rats'Reunion at Central High Max led the gathering with friendliness and love for all who attended. Our hearts go out to Malinda and her children; we share in their loss.
Gloria and John Johnson
Keith Rumph
October 20, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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