Charles W. Wilks

Charles W. Wilks, 84, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at his residence. Charles was born on March 20, 1937 in Huntington, West Virginia, son of the late Alexander and Effie Hazlett Wilks. Charles was retired from Miami Industries/AK Steel where he was a hydraulic repairman. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Gallipolis; and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and carpentry work. Charles was the youngest of six siblings. Charles was married to Barbara E. Taylor Wilks on June 2, 1959; and she survives him, along with two daughters, Debbie (Larry) Shaner of Cambridge, Ohio and Diana Mote of Wapakoneta, Ohio; one son, Gregory Wilks of Edgewater, Florida; seven grandchildren; and seventeen great grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death by a great granddaughter. The funeral service for Charles will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Aaron Young officiating. His burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Charles's name to National Church Residences at www.nationalchurchresidences.org or at 681 Third Street, Waverly, Ohio 45690. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.