Ralph Michael Wilkes

January 2, 1960 - March 7, 2020

Ralph Michael Wilkes, 60, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Murray, Utah. He was born January 2 in Salt Lake City to Vernard Wilkes and Melva Hamp. He married Dee Ann Gibbs in Salt Lake City, Utah in April 1980. Ralph enjoyed a lifetime of building, which he turned in to a passion for woodworking. He was a self-taught woodworking artist who had his work photographed and presented in both magazines and newspapers. Best said by Ralph himself “I love to do this. And there’s a need in this world for people who love what they do.” But above all else, he lived for family. He had such unending love for his grandchildren and to constantly be around them. He is survived by wife Dee Ann Gibbs; children Ehin Wilkes, Dylan Wilkes, Anthony Wilkes, Akelliea Ginnett; guardian to Cassidy Wilkes and Austin Wilkes, grandchildren Connor Wilkes, Max Smith, Holden Wilkes, Grace Wilkes, Eylah McQueen; siblings Karen Fullmer, Russell Wilkes (Rose), Bruce Wilkes (Matti), Douglas Wilkes (Becky), and Glenn Wilkes (Connie). Proceeded in death by father Vernard C. Wilkes; mother Melva and sister Barbara Wilkes. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 14th , 2020. A viewing will be held from 11 am – 12 pm with funeral services following at 12 pm. All services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ward building at 7511 South 2700 West, West Jordan, UT 84084.