Homegoing Celebrationfor

Mr. Donald Wilkes

Sunrise September 19, 1944

Sunset February 3, 2009

Service

Monday, February 9, 2009First Baptist Church of Crown Heights

450 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, New York

Reverend Clarence Norman Sr., Pastor, Officiating

IntermentPinelawn Memorial Park Farmingdale, New York

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Donald Wilkes was born to the late Marvin and Ella Wilkes on September 19, 1944 in Augusta, Georgia. He attended Lucy C. Laney High School and graduated in 1964.

He later relocated to Brooklyn, NY with his twin brother -Ronald who preceded him in death. Also, brothers Jack and Marvin, and sister, Ella Wilkes preceded him in death. Donald was an armored guard for Wells Fargo during the 80’s. He later became a security officer for Brookdale Hospital where he eventually retired in 2003.

On November 11, 1972, Donald Wilkes and Shirley Lawrence were united in matrimony. From this union, they were blessed with two children; Tachelle Necole and Donald Khaaliq Wilkes.

Donald was an angel who was always there with a listening ear. God gave him the gift of healing where he touched many people. He possessed a jovial and loving spirit with a powerful presence as well. On February 3, 2009, Donald completed his work on this earth.

Donald Wilkes is survived by: his wife, Shirley Wilkes of Brooklyn, New York; two children, Tachelle Necole, and Donald Khaaliq Wilkes, Brooklyn, NY; his father-in-law, Allen Lawrence of Rocky Mount, NC; three brothers, Robert Wilkes, Brooklyn, NY, Raymond Wilkes and James Wilkes both of Augusta, Ga.; two Godmothers, Lena Frazier Bussey & Mammie Lathan; two Godbrothers, Charles Williams and John Hatney, and a host of sister and brother in laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

-Written with Love from the Family

ORDER OF SERVICE

Organ Prelude..............................Mr. Sidney Grayson, Musician

Processional

Congregational Hymn

Scripture Reading...............................Old Testament - Psalm 23New Testament - John14: 1-7

Prayer of Comfort.............................Pastor Craig Dowd (Cousin)

Solo....................................Adrian Foster-Cumberbatch (Friend)

Reflections............................................Charles Davis (Nephew)........................................................Keitha Burnett (Sister in Law)........................................................... John Hatney (God Brother)

Poem......................................................... Glenda Knight (Niece)

Acknowledgements

Obituary.............................................. Lillian Hatney (God Sister)

Solo...........................................................................John Hatney

Eulogy................................................Rev. Clarence Norman, Sr.

Benediction

Recessional

Postlude

Poem - A Hero Amongst UsHe taught me how to love, how to care and how to be a man. Donald Wilkes was a man of honor, integrity, courage and compassion. He stood for everything that was right and confronted what was wrong. He comforted those who needed advice and fathered those without

fathers.

Author: Donald K. Wilkes

Pall BearersDonald K. Wilkes Derrick WilkesCharles Davis Jaeon Wilkes

Staff from Frank R. Bell Funeral Home

Floral BearersMembers of First Baptist Church

AcknowledgementWe have lost someone so special to us. The family speaks blessings into every one of your lives for your expressions of sympathy and

condolences. For your prayers of hope, your warmth, your compassion and your distinct acts of love during our bereavement, we

extend our sincere appreciation.

Services Entrusted To:Frank R. Bell Funeral Home, Inc.

536 Sterling Place Brooklyn, New York