James R. Wilkes Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of James R. Wilkes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is shared. James, born on October 13, 1945, passed away on June 26, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Wilkes and Evelyn Hawk Wilkes; and his siblings, John, Arthur, Charles Wilkes and Sonja Wilkes.

He is survived by: his wife Eleanor M. Wilson Wilkes; his children, Christy Pease (Ron) and Jim "Buck" Wilkes; his grandchildren, Alex Morris (Courtney), Natalie Pease, Zach Pease (Sarah), Kennedy Wilkes and Leo Wilkes; his great grandchildren, Benson Morris and Oliver Winterburn; his pet Sophie; Lee Wilkes.