With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Walton Eugene Wilkes of Swainsboro, Georgia, who passed away on October 31, 2021 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walton Eugene Wilkes to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William McKinley Wilkes and Lora Strange Wilkes; his wife Shelba Jean Page Wilkes; his son Michael E. Wilkes, Sr.; and his siblings, Rewell Wilkes, Larry Wilkes, Grady Wilkes, Charles Wilkes, Nyla Fennell, Hazel McNutt and Nellie Blalock.

He is survived by : his daughters, Tracy Wilkes Hackle of Swainsboro and Dana Wright (Dave) of Summertown; his grandchildren, Adam Hackle, Jesse Hackle, Christian Hackle (Kalie), Nathan Hackle, Michael E. Wilkes, II, Shaina Edwards (Daryl), Kaitlyn Wright, Leanne Wright and Abby Wright; and his great grandchildren, Ethan Hackle, Evie Hackle, Eli Hackle, Summer Hackle, Shelby Edwards, Isaac Edwards, Aiden Wright and Samuel Sapp. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 365, Swainsboro, Georgia, 30401, in memory of Mr. Walton Eugene "Gene" Wilkes.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chapman Funeral Home