The funeral service of the late Frank (Sam) Gilkes also known as “Morning” formally of St. Paul’s, Grenada who passed away on March 6th at Brookdale Medical Hospital Center; will take place on Friday March 16th at the New Life Church of God, 379 Empire Blvd; between Nostrand and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Viewing will be from 5.00pm – 7.00pm followed by a service. Frank Ivor Gilkes is survived by his Wife: Beverly Jillian Noel-Gilkes. Son: Frank Jr.
Daughter: Shanice, Sisters: Una, Doreen, Theresa, Brothers: Matthew, Keith
Uncle: Karl Cecil Edwards
Nephews: Rodger, Ray, Kareem, Jamar, Nigel, Shane, Rickson, Michael,
Reuben, Dwight, Dexter, Douglas, Neil, Delon & Sobers
Great Nephews: Jason, Marcus, Michael, Marquise, Kenneth, Jamar Jr., Malachi, Keon, Jayden, Othneil, Timothy & Joshua
Nieces: Carol, Susan, Marva, Chanitra, Saasha, Tashara, Linette, Elise,
Pamela, Christine, Mary, Jackie, Janice, Shirley, Annette, Terris & Curlin
Great Nieces: Anya, Aaliyssa, Naataliyah, Kelis, Denneil & Sarah
Sister-in-law: Janice, Gillian & Deanne, Brother-in-law: Bernard, Wayne, Stokely & Derek, Cousins: Garvin, Edren, Louisa, Cynthia & Terrace, Cousins: Garvin, Edren, Louisa, Cynthia and Terrace,
Aunt-in-Law: Easlyn Welch, Christina Depradine; Other relatives and friends including: Jude Phillip ‘Baysay’, Lauristan Davis ‘Savory’, Curlan Bishop ‘Bish’, Roger Mitchell ‘Lopez’ & the Boys, Keith Noel ‘Dragon’, John Mc Donald Bullen, ‘Big Dog’, George “Goatie” Robinson, the Gilkes, Noel, Edwards, Williams, Phillips, Depradine and Ventour Families; Members of the Commancheros Steel Orchestra, the guys at Marka Auto Service and the St. Paul's community. (Grenada
REPAST to follow the service at St. Lucia House located at 439 E 49th Street (btwn Snyder and Church Aves)
Internment will take place on Saturday, March 17th at the Canarsie Cemetery, 1370 Remsen Ave, in Brooklyn at 9.30am
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to David Williams Funeral Service 718-291-382
My sincere condolences. As you reflect on cherished memories to be comforted also take to heart our Creator's loving promise to end death and all forms of suffering. He will soon reunite us with our loved ones to enjoy a life of true happiness and peace forever. (Revelation 21:4; John 5:28,29; Titus 1:2)
D ST. GEORGE [3/28/2018]
I am truly sorry for your great loss, may the God who gives strength ( Philippians 4:13) give you and your family the strength to endure during this challenging time.
LISA NEW YORK NY [3/21/2018]
My deepest sympathies to the family of Ivor Morning Gilkes,friend and former band member.To his wife and son,brothers and sisters,be strong and bask in the love you all shared with Sam while he was here with you all.Lion you have lost a brother but gained and angel up above.May he rest in Peace.
MARK COUTAIN CANADA [3/16/2018]
My sincere condolences to Bev and the rest of the family on the passing of Bev's husband.
The Lord is your Shepherd and you will never want. The Lord will heal the pains. I was there before but it takes time. Just trust in the Lord, be of good cheer and cry with faith. God loves you.
To God be the Glory.