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Wilkes- Franklin “Frankie” G. Wilkes, Sr. age 76, of Starke, Florida passed away on July 31, 2022, at his residence. Frankie was born in Jacksonville, Florida on June 18, 1946, to Lois Cannon and the late Henry Hilton Wilkes, Jr. Frankie was raised in Jacksonville and in Starke Florida. He had a long and successful career as a Truck Driver in Jacksonville for Cargill. After many years of dedicated service Frankie retired in 1994. After retirement, he loved collecting junk, fishing, drinking coffee, tending to his chickens, selling watermelons and spending time with his beloved dogs. Frankie was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Hilton Wilkes, Jr.; stepfather, Hance Brittain Thornton; and his long-time companion, Carolyn Harvey. Frankie is survived loving mom, Lois Cannon Thornton of Starke, FL; daughters, Donna Gail of Williston, FL, and Lonna Elaine of Macclenny, FL; sons Franklin “Babo” (Tina) Wilkes, Jr. of Big Rapids, MI, Henry (Charlene Darrah) Wilkes and Jason Wilkes of Starke, FL; brothers Pete (Shirley) Thornton of Starke, FL and Rev. Larry (Nancy) Thornton of Lawtey, FL. 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Frankie’s Life will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 3:00 pm at Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel with Rev. Larry Thornton officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home an hour prior. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book

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Franklin "Frankie" G Wilkes Sr

June 18, 1946 - July 31, 2022