Lee County FlArchives Obituaries.....Wilkes, Gary L. December 30, 2011 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/fl/flfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Charlotte Grove http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00030.html#0007435 January 8, 2012, 2:38 pm The News Press Jan 6, 2011 Your earthly days are over; restless nights have passed. God received you in His arms and whispered peace at last. Gary Lamar Wilkes left home for heaven on December 30, 2011. He was born in Bartow, FL on November 7, 1954. He graduated from Hartow High in 1972 and entred the Navy, serving on the USS Flint. After his service to his country, he attained an AS degree from Polk State College in Winter Haven, Florida and a Construction Management Degree from Florida International University in Miami. He leaves behind his wife of 30 years, four sons and their families,second wife and her three children, mother, father, stepfather, stepmother, and three half brothers, two step-sisters and many extended family members. The celebration of Gary's life will be held on Wednesday, January 4 at 10:00 AM at Next Level Church, Ft. Myers. A military service, date to be announced at the memorial, will be held at Sarasota Floriday National Cemetery, Sarasota, FL. Although wer are not together, we will never be apart because you will always hold a special place in all your loved ones hearts. your voyage is now over, the boat has reached the shore, the anchor has been set and peace is yours once more. Life is eternal, love will remain, In God's own time, we will meet again. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/lee/obits/w/wilkes1710gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb