Jerry Hugh Wilkes

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Jerry Hugh Wilkes, age 68 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Tuesday, December 20, 2016.  Mr. Wilkes was born in Jefferson, Georgia a son of the late Jerome and Sadie Anthony Wilkes, was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, retired from Johns Manville, and enjoyed woodworking and helping others.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilkes is preceded by a brother M.C. Wilkes.

 Survivors include his wife, Barbara Dowdy Wilkes of Jefferson, two sons, Scott Wilkes of Braselton, Keith Wilkes and his wife Nicole of Jefferson.  Sister, Linda Wilkes of Winder.  Three grandchildren, Hunter Wilkes, Taylor Wilkes and Bailey Wilkes.

 Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 23, 2016, from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Ross Wheeler and Reverend Eric Shelton officiating with burial to follow in Evans Memory Gardens.  Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are George Wilkes, Bobby Greene, Tony Beatty, Dennis Skelton and Donnie Hall.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, December 22, 2016, 6:00 – 8:00 P.M..  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 4659 Brockton Road, Jefferson, GA  30549 or Academy Baptist Church, P.O. Box 716, Jefferson, GA 30549.

 Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467.

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