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Bentley Adams III posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
He was a great law professor and civil libertarian. He inspired me. After I finished law school and became a lawyer he was always available to advise and assist with cases when I called on him for help. He would never accept any money. He was a voice in the wilderness and will be sorely missed.
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Patrick posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
He was my favorite teacher at UGA School of Law and a very kind and erudite man.
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Ron Johnson/Feathered Friends Foreever uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, June 29, 2019
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This is his first big bird on his shoulder
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Ron Johnson/Feathered Friends Foreever uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, June 29, 2019
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He gets a greeting from Leo
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McCracken Poston posted a condolence
Friday, June 28, 2019
As I am sure happened to many he taught, I was inspired by the sheer passion of my professor about individual rights against a government with its sights set on the little guy. I always tried to see him when I came back to Athens, to talk about interesting cases and just to catch up. Last week was for me the first trip in over three decades that he wasn't there to drop in on, or at least to leave a note in his office door He is and will be greatly missed. - McP
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Tom West posted a condolence
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Professor Wilkes impressed me with his passionate interest in areas of the law not generally associates with generating great wealth. Habeas Corpus was his special interest and area of expertise which involves the representation of the least of us, those accused and convicted of crimes. I became one of those UGA law students who went on to devote my career to criminal defense, habeas corpus representation and opposition to the death penalty. I have often used Professor Wilkes’ text books in my work and have called upon him to discuss cases. He will be missed. Tom West.
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William C Head posted a condolence
Thursday, June 27, 2019
He was a great professor and supporter of his students. He was a crusader for justice at UGA, but usually was not politically correct, in his positions, which knew no party.
He never got a chaired position, which always perturbed me.
Bubba Head
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, June 27, 2019
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Xavier and Eugene
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, June 27, 2019
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Catherine and Dad
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, June 27, 2019
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Catherine, Elizabeth and Eugene
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Marie Mize posted a condolence
Thursday, June 27, 2019
I had the honor and pleasure to work with Professor Wilkes at the University of Georgia School of Law. He was an extremely kind and gracious man. He was very supportive of the staff at the law school. Not only was he appreciative of the work we did but he cared about us on a personal level. A few years ago a group of us started a small nonprofit. Professor Wilkes was one of our first supporters. Not only did he help financially but he also helped with advice and suggestions. Whenever I saw him he would always ask about the charity and about my family. He will always be an inspiration to me.
I love the photo of the birds next to Professor Wilkes' photo. Professor Wilkes had a small sign on his office door that read "Gene loves birds." That will be how I always will remember him. Gene loves birds and people!
My condolences go out to his family and friends.
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Tina Whitehair lit a candle
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
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Michael Mears posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Professor Wilkes was an inspiration to so many in our legal profession. His compassion and his humanity based passion for justice will long be remembered. He will be missed.
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Dad at Sarasota Jungle Gardens
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Eugene and his mother
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Eugene and Elizabeth
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Dad and Karen
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Eugene and Philip
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Karen and Dad
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Professor Wilkes speaking at the 2011 Athens Human Rights Festival
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Dad and Donald
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Karen and Dad
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Dad and Donald
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Eugene and Elizabeth
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Karen Wilkes uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Donald and Dad
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The family of Donald Eugene Wilkes Jr. uploaded a photo
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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