Andrew Minor "Andy" Wilks

Andrew Minor "Andy" Wilks obituary, Henagar, AL

Andrew Minor "Andy" Wilks

Andrew Wilks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kerby Funeral Home, Inc. on Feb. 4, 2025.

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Mr. Andrew Minor "Andy" Wilks, age 88 of Henagar, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his residence. Funeral service is on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm in Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Hairston and Bro. Roger Graham officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Kerby Funeral Home directing, www.kerbyfuneralhome.com.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 5th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Survived by
Wife of 66 years: Maxine Brooks Wilks of Henagar
Daughter: Pat Wilks Bryant and husband Stanley
Brother: Rex Wilks of Henagar
Grandchildren: Carter Hulsey of Huntsville, AL
Emma Hulsey of Alexandria, AL
Seth Bryant (Brittany) of Henagar, AL
Bailey Bryant (finance Lauren) of Henagar, AL
Bonus Daughter: Susan Smith Sullivan
Preceded in Death by
Parents: Joel Bonard "J.B." Wilks and Ruby Ivey Wilks
Sister: June Wilks Padgett
Daughter: Teresa Wilks Hulsey
Andy retired from Hudson Company after 40 plus years. He was a member of Henagar Baptist Church for over 50 years. After retirement he was avid with his volunteer work. He helped with tornado relief and Constructors for Christ.
He was an involved, loving, and supportive husband, father, and grandaddy. He was always ready to see and spend time with his grandchildren.
He enjoyed spending time outside, trying different cuisines, and travelling to new places.
In Lieu of Flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Marked For Life Ministries Hope Center, 917 Godfrey Ave. S., Fort Payne, AL 35967, (888) 789-4673 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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17554 Alabama Highway 75 P.O. Box 207, Henagar, AL 35978

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