Robert Lee Wilkes, Sr.

Robert Lee Wilkes, Sr., 80, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, November 29, 2019, following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by wife Barbara Jean Wilkes, parents Alberta and Floyd Wilkes, Sr., and brothers, Donald, Larry and Payton Wilkes. Born September 4, 1939, and raised in Rendville, Ohio, Robert later settled in Columbus, where he married Barbara Jean Wilson. They remained married for over 50 years until the time of her death October 12, 2011. Robert worked for Westinghouse until he became a full-time employee of Columbus City Schools where he retired after 30 years. He leaves to cherish his memory, two loving sons Robert Lee Wilkes, Jr. and Fred F. (Monda) Wilkes; two brothers Floyd Wilkes, Jr. and Clyde (Kathy) Wilkes; sisters Barbara (Thomas) Truss, Mary Peppers and Carolyn Sue Towns; five grandchildren, Matthew, Robert Lee, Shelby, Fredaye, and Fred II; one great grandchild Sean; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.