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David Davis LTC, USA-Ret.
April 13, 2024
I was privileged to serve with the incomparable CSM Wilbert Wilks when I commanded the Washington, DC Army Recruiting Company and he was my First Sergeant and he was an inspiration, a mentor, and a font of wisdom and brilliant little metaphors, stories and creative analogies.
My favorite was, "sometimes I feel like a horse in a coral surrounded by goats." Then he let that sink in, notice the look of confusion on my face and then added, "everybody´s butting up against me and I don´t understand what they´re saying." And he had dozens of those.
I wanted to reconnect and remembered he was so proud of his home in Conley, looked him up on the internet and learned he passed away. Of course he was on the road traveling to a prison to preach, counsel and inspire.
I was reflecting on his wisdom and all I learned from him just this week. I don´t know if anyone will read this but I wanted to let him know, how much I appreciated him.
Gary Miles
January 13, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. He was a true friend all 11 years. I was blessed by god to know this great man.
D. L. Grant, Sr.
January 12, 2009
Mrs. Wilks and Family:
We are praying for you and your family. Sorry we could not be with you during the homegoing of your husband. Pastor Wilks will be truly missing from his active participation within our State Baptist E&M Convention. His active contributions will be missed.
Dr. and Mrs. D.L. Grant, Sr.
Chapel Hill MBC - Santee, SC
New Israel MBC - Sumter, SC
Mary McCray
January 10, 2009
My greatest sympathy go out to you and your family. Please contact me
Mary Avant-Baldwin
January 10, 2009
My prayers are with you and your family in the lost of your husband. He is truly with the Lord and will now be your guarding Angel set aside especially for you. Remember, God will provide all that you need during these times.
Rev. Chris Jordan
January 10, 2009
Will:
Sorry for your loss. I pray the Lord mends your broken hearts and binds up your wounds.
Jo Ann Perdue
January 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rev Wilks will be missed at Lee Correction as their Chaplain. My father is there and wishes to send his condolences to the family. He and many others will miss him very much. He was a great help to them there. May God bless all of you.
Orton Bellamy
January 10, 2009
On behalf of your military family the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard we express our deepest sympathy to the Wilks Family. Our fallen brother US Army Retired, Rev.Wilbert C. Wilks have Permenant Change of Station (PCSed), End Term of Service (ETS) to his final destination Heaven. The Nation mourns your loss and we are grateful for Rev. Wilbert C. Wilks dedicated service to America and distinguish career in the United States Army culminating over 20 years of active duty service.
Ret CW3 Orton Bellamy, Army
Charles Griffith
January 10, 2009
My life was much richer because Rev. Wilkes was my friend. I spoke with him many times through our work relationship with Dunbar and Harper Funeral Homes and the prison system. I cherished his friendship.
Minister Rinda M Pringle
January 10, 2009
Sharing your sorrow in the loss of one so dear and sending deepest sympathy. "God is our refuge and strength always ready to help in times of trouble." Psalm 46:1 (NLT)
May God Keep You During This Difficult Time.
Pastor & Leading Lady Jackson
January 10, 2009
Our Heart Felt Sympathy to the family on your lost of a Mighty Man of Valor. We pray the Lord Keep yall during the time.
dominique thompson
January 10, 2009
I pray that god give you the strength to endure during your time of need
Rutho & Victoria Johnson
January 9, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
The Potters Wheels Myrtle Beach CMA
January 9, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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