He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Wilkes. He is survived by his sons, Wayne Wilkes, Jr. (Kimberly) of Cleveland and Price Wilkes (Sara) of Roswell; stepdaughter, Holly Creel of Warrior, AL.; sisters, Linda Hughes (Pat) of Tampa, FL., and Barbara Herren (John) of Houston, TX; brother, Lee Wilkes of Columbus; grandchildren, Kerby Wilkes, Jordan Wilkes, and Shane Wilkes, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, friends, and loved ones.