Bobby Joe Wilkes

Bobby Joe Wilkes, age 38, of Elko, died Tuesday, November 25, 2003, in a Macon hospital.

Born in Montezuma, he was the son of the late Billy Joe Wilkes, attended First Baptist Church of Unadilla and was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He was a Maintenance Technician at Frito Lay and was a member of the First Aid Responder Team.

Survivors include:
Wife: Sheila Wilkes of Elko
Son: Phillip Wilkes of Elko
Daughters: Scarlett Wilkes of Elko
Lea Chrisman of Conyers
Mother: Alice Montgomery of Perry
Step Father: Dean Montgomery of Perry
Brothers: Billy Wilkes of West Chester, OH
Johnny Rodgers of Perry
Lee Rodgers of Perry
Warren Rodgers of Ellaville
Sisters: Connie Gibson of Andersonville
Donna Singleton of Perry
Lisa Rodgers of Andersonville
Step Brother: Pete Montgomery of Camp Hill, PA
Step Sisters: Maureen Minielli of Murray, KY
Michelle Bobertz of Melbourne, FL
Several nieces and nephews survive

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 29 at First Baptist Church of Unadilla. Dr. Bob Murphy will officiate and burial will be private.

The family will greet friends from 7 - 9 PM Friday, November 28 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Childrens Ministries of First Baptist Church, PO Box 250, Unadilla, GA 31091.

Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla has charge of arrangements.