He was married to the late Lawanda McWhorter Wilkes who preceded him in death. Others who preceded him in death were his son, Christopher O'Neal; his parents, Smedia Sr. and Mary Wilkes; four brothers, Smedia Jr., Garnett, Cleolen, and Vance Wilkes; and two sisters, Dorothy and Linda Wilkes.
He leaves to cherish his memories; his daughter, Charmaine (Ryan), son, Marjon; grandchildren, Christonnie, Ethan, and Eliana; his sisters, Mary, Bennie, Pat, and Shirley (Geneo); brothers, Leonard, and Timothy; and his loving family and friends.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Monticello, Arkansas.
You can sign Mark's guestbook here on his page.
Condolences(7)
EC Davis
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 15, 2024 So very sorry to hear about Mr. Mark, a good hearted person. My condolences to his family, his friends all who knew him.Trisha Abbott
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 11, 2024 Pat, Mary, and family, just want you to know that you are in my prayers and that I’m so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace at this difficult time.Sandra Goodman Jamison
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, January 26, 2024 Mark was my classmate and friend in school. Please accept my sincere condolences on his transition. RIPClass of 1978
Melanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Friday, January 26, 2024 Praying for comfort and strength during your time of bereavementCherles / Vickie Green
Warren, AR Friday, January 26, 2024 Pat / Mary ,yall are in ours prayers doing this time of sorrows. Just to let the family know that we thinking about you all .be bless.let go and let GOD!!!Justus Hudspeth
Huntsville, AL Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Blessings to all the family, may the peace of Jesus continue to reign over our hearts.Faye Harris
Davis, CA Friday, January 19, 2024 Praying for the Wilkes family. So sorry for your loss.