Lessie Wayne Wilkes

Lessie Wayne Wilkes was born August 1, 1939 in Moultrie, Georgia. Wayne passed into rest Friday morning, December 3, 2021, peacefully in the care of Community Hospice at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 64 years Patricia Ann Wilkes; and by his son Patrick Glenn Wilkes (Leah), Terri Wilkes, daughter in law. Wayne is survived by grandchildren Meaghan Wilkes, Jonathon Wilkes, Jenna Washington (Ron), Brandon Wilkes (Lauren) Kalyn Gonzales (Tony); great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by his father & mother, Lessie Vernon and Myrtle Wilkes; his brother James K. Wilkes; his son Michael Wayne Wilkes; his son Bryan Alan Wilkes; and son Jeffery Scott Wilkes.

Wayne was a member of Local 2411 Millwrights of Jacksonville, Florida. Wayne had a prolific career as a project manager with several mechanical contractors over his 40-year career. He began his career in general construction and quickly worked his way up to working on projects across the country and Puerto Rico. Wayne finished his career working in the industrial division at W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractors. Wayne was a devoted husband and father.

On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, there will be a viewing at 9:30 a.m. and funeral service following at 10:30 am at New Life Christian Fellowship, 2701 Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32224 officiated by Patrick G. Wilkes. Interment committal service will be performed at Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida 32207 at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery is serving the family.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GreenlawnJacksonville.com for the Wilkes family.