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Robert Wilson Wilkes

September 11, 1964 — April 11, 2023

On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, Robert Wilson Wilkes, loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away at age 58 at home in Corona, California. Rob was born on September 11, 1964 in Fort Ord, California to his beloved and late parents, Sylvia and Robert. He was the youngest of four siblings. The family briefly lived in Germany until Rob was age 4, after which they moved to and remained in Corona, California. As a boy, he had a passion and talent for anything competitive and on wheels - bicycle motocross, motocross, motorcycles, drag cars, go-karts, and race cars. While recovering from a motorcycle racing injury at 18 years old, he started flying airplanes, eventually flying as a private pilot, flight instructor, commercial pilot, corporate pilot, aerobatic pilot, and airline pilot. He graduated from Pacific Western University in 1992 with a degree in aviation management. Rob flew for American Airlines briefly before transitioning into engineering and sales in 1992, and eventually moving to manufacturing management at SKB in 2002. Rob met the love of his life, Brandy on Halloween night in 1986. They were married on April 15, 1989 in Riverside, California, and together welcomed two daughters, Savannah in 1993 and Dallas in 1994. Rob flourished in his role as an involved and loving girl dad, during which he learned to perfectly braid hair and happily sat through dance recitals and competitions for 16 years. Rob had battled cancer three times in his life - first in 1998, again in 2016, and for a last time in 2023. Despite these devastating diagnoses, Rob was well known for his easy-going demeanor, strong loyalty, and kind, generous, and compassionate spirit. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Brandy, daughters Savannah and Dallas, son-in-law Jeffrey, and many family members and friends worldwide. A memorial service will be held both in-person and virtually at Thomas Miller Mortuary on Friday, April 21, 2023 from 11:00am through 1:00pm. Memorial Thomas Miller Mortuary 1118 East Sixth Street Corona, CA 92879 (951) 737-3244 | Friday 4/21, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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