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Barry's favourite David Bowie song 'Fame'

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14 July 2007.  

Our friend and greenstone carver, Barry Wilkes, has passed away on Saturday 14 July 2007. We've known Barry for quite a few years and are saddened with this loss, but happy to have known him. He was such a wonderful and colourful character. We offer his son David and his family and friends our sincere condoleances. The funeral will be held on Thursday.

Barry Charles Wilkes. On Saturday 14 July 2007; peacefully, aged 49 years. Loving father of David "stayed strong and fought a brave battle throughout his illness which made me very proud". "He will be forever missed and I will be forever thankful to him".

The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 239 Lincoln Road, Henderson on Thursday 19 July 2007 at 12.30pm.

Barry, photo by his cousin Keith
Barry
   

 

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Dear Barry, thank you for being you,
thank you for your wonderful greenstone carvings and for being part of our lives and business. Part of you will always be with us. Arohanui, Goina Thedinga - the Netherlands.

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Barry Wilkes grew up in the UK...

He created carvings for:

  • David Bowie
  • Robbie Williams
  • the English Cricket Team
  • Dr Who
  • Kate Winslow

    to name a few...

 

  
 

 

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