Andrew James Wilkes

            Mr. Andrew James Wilkes, age 39, of Commerce, GA died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital.  Mr. Wilkes was born in Athens to Diane Edwards of Athens and the late Harold Eugene Wilkes.  He was employed with Auto Zone.  In addition to his father, Mr. Wilkes was preceded in death by his step-father, Cecil Ray Edwards.

            In addition to his mother, Mr. Wilkes is survived by his wife, April Hollis Wilkes of Commerce; son, James Brian Wilkes of Clarksville, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Sierra Reece and Michael Steverson of Maysville; brothers, Adam Edwards of Winder and Mike Edwards of Ila; granddaughter, Caydence Grace Steverson of Maysville; niece and nephews, Aidan Edwards, Liam Edwards and Thomas Edwards.

            Funeral services will be at 2 PM, Friday, September 18 at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Strickland officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon until 2 PM on Friday.

            Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.