Ralph Burnette

Wilkes

Ralph Burnette Wilkes, son of the late Leland Ray Wilkes and Lora Dale (Urich) Wilkes, was born in Qulin, Missouri, on November 9, 1943. He departed this life at Iron County Hospital in Pilot Knob, Missouri, on January 23, 2022, at the age of 78.

In 1969, in Coon Island, Missouri, Ralph was united in marriage to Patricia Jean Maddox and to this loving union three children were born. Ralph was a Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed welding and tinkering, taking back roads and going car shopping. Ralph's greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Wilford Wilkes, three sisters, Wanda Burkhead, Loretta Baucom and Wilma Hancock, and one grandson, Aaron.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Pat Wilkes of Centerville, Missouri, one son, Steven Ray Wilkes of Wildwood, Missouri, two daughters, Sherry Ferguson of Centerville, Missouri, and Leanna Shipman and husband Jerry of Centerville, Missouri, one brother, Jerry Wilkes of Doniphan, Missouri, 7 grandchildren, Logan, Gina, Tyler, Erin, Chris, Mitchell and Kendrick, and 6 great-grandchildren, Jessalynn, Aubree, Adison, Ava, Allie Anne and Nicholas. Ralph will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, 1PM at the Ohlman Baptist Church, 10186 Highway 72, Bunker, MO 63629

There will be a dinner for family and friends starting around 12PM, please bring a dish.

Minister: Pastor Terry Sharpe assisted by Jerry Wilkes

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri