Terry Gene Wilkes

NEODESHA - Terry Gene Wilkes, 62, of Neodesha, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Wichita.

He was born March 5, 1944, in Neodesha, to Blake Roston and Mary Helen (McClintick) Wilkes. He attended school in Neodesha, graduating from Neodesha High School in 1962. He later attended Independence Community College, earning an associate in arts degree in 1964.

On Oct. 29, 1966, he married Sue Reed in Neodesha. She survives at the home.

He was formerly employed at IMCO, later the Southeast Manufacturing Company, Sands Level and Tool, and had most recently been employed by the Neodesha school district before retiring in November 2005. He also had served as a member of the Neodesha Police Reserves from 1977 to 1980.

Additional survivors include two sons, Dan of Pittsburg and Travis of Neodesha; one brother, Don of Derby; and one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bob.

Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Neodesha Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Penwell-Gabel Loran Fawcett Chapel. Condolences may be expressed at www.penwellgabel.com .

Arrangements are under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Loran Fawcett Chapel.