James Wilkes's obituary , Passed away on January 1, 2026 in Barney, Georgia

James Wilkes

August 10, 1940 - January 1, 2026 (85 years old)

Barney, Georgia

James Wilkes's obituary , Passed away on January 1, 2026 in Barney, Georgia

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Purvis Funeral Home and Maxwell-Purvis Funeral Home

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James Wilkes

August 10, 1940 - January 1, 2026 (85 years old)

Barney, Georgia

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James Wilkes Obituary

The passing of James Wilkes of Barney, Georgia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 1, 2026 at the age of 85. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Wilkes or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arlie Wilkes and Etta Mae Wilkes; and his siblings, John Rudolph Wilkes, Russell Nathaniel Wilkes, Mary Catherine Wilkes, Jean Wilkes, Dorothy Nell Sorrell and Betty Lou Allred.

He is survived by: his children, James Michael Wilkes (Nancy) of California and Kimberly Mallette (Marcus) of Mississippi; his grandchildren, Allyn Wilkes (Cassidy), Sara Wilkes, Anthony Mallette (Alicia) and Alexandra Milne (Christian); and his great grandchildren, Vincent Mallette, Lucca Mallette, Veronica Mallette, Luna Mallette, Jackson James Wilkes, Kalina Faye Milne, Katia Ann Milne and Kahna Rain Milne.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Purvis Funeral Home and Maxwell-Purvis Funeral Home



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Antioch Church Cemetery
4564 Antioch Rd, Adel, GA 31620

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