Parkway West High School Class of 1985

  Link It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Gerald Leo Wilkes Jr. through his battle with cancer on January 2, 2020. Gerry’s death took place in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 52. He was born in St. Louis, MO on June 17, 1967, son of Sue Wilkes and Gerald Wilkes Sr. Gerry was a devoted family man to his wife and three children. Earlier in his life, he attended the University of Kansas to receive his bachelor’s degree in Communications. He then moved to Florida to begin his career as a real estate appraiser. This father was an avid sports fan, with his favorite teams being the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Kansas Jayhawks, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the St. Louis Blues. In his last year of his life, Gerry got to experience what he had dreamed of since his birth and the birth of the team in 1967, the Blues’ first Stanley Cup win. Gerry had strong ties to his family back in St. Louis since he grew up in a house with five siblings. With 11 nieces and nephews, Gerry always c...

 

 

  Link Simpson, Brad Alan Saturday, June 7, 2014. Dear son of Karen Bagot and the late Bill Simpson; dear brother of Scott (Elizabeth) and Brian Simpson; dear uncle of Ted, Ethan and Adelyn Simpson; our dear nephew, cousin and friend. Services: Memorial gathering will be held at Helen Fitzgerald's (3650 S. Lindbergh in Kirkwood) on Wednesday night, June 11, from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Brad Simpson to F.S.H. Society (450 Bedford St., Lexington, MA 02452) appreciated. KUTIS AFFTON SERVICE.

Link Gregg had a way with people. From his early childhood days and throughout his adult life, he made connections easily and cultivated a wide circle of friends. These were tried-and-true buddies who were like family to Gregg, and they in turn had a special fondness for him, calling him nicknames like “Lil Pro” or “Pohlie.” He was extremely loyal and protective of his family and friends. My brother was an avid sports enthusiast – both as a player and spectator. I remember attending almost all of his high school wrestling matches; they were intense, exciting, and nerve wracking all at once! Then he discovered his true love, golf, and eventually went on to obtain his PGA playing card and work at notable clubs in Missouri, Florida, Ohio, New York, and Kansas. Fishing was another passion that he was able to indulge during his years in Florida. And while he likely cheered on local teams when he was living in different states, his undying support and allegiance to the Mizzou Tigers and St. ...

  Link Kevin passed away after a long illness. He leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Loretta "Lori", 2 sons, Jacob "Jake" and Cole, his father Ross and brother Michael. Memorial donations can be made to Bonfils Blood Center, 717 Yosemite St. Denver, CO 80230 or www.bonfils.org Eulogy given by Jacob in his father's remembrance: Good morning. I’m happy to see all of these wonderful faces here this morning, though I wish it were under better circumstances. Over the past few weeks, I’ve thought intensively about what to say, how to tell the story of my father’s life. The truth is there isn’t enough time to tell the story of his life in the traditional sense. I cannot tell every anecdote, every moment, or every experience. Every word said, every tear shed, or every laugh captured by my ears, and the ears of all of you. There is just so much that he did, so many experiences he had, and so many lives that he touched. I can’t begin to tell those stories, but I can tell...