Funeral services for Wilson Monks, age 85 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Monday at 12 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Ed Johnson and Dr. Ronnie Gay officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mr. Monks passed away Friday morning in Donalson Care Center.
He was a native of Lincoln County and he was the son of the late Albert Luther and Frances Louise Wright Monks. Mr. Monks was a farmer, an Christian man who loved his family and enjoyed farming and wood carving.
Survivors include his wife Dorothy Walker Monks of Fayetteville, 2 sons Dr. David Monks of Raleigh, NC, and Dr. Dale (Terri) Monks of Auburn, AL, and daughter Vickie (Jake) Monks Shaw of Hazel Green, AL, grandchildren Jennie, Sarah (Adam), Jonathan, Maggie, Molly, Lilly, Eli and one brother and one sister He was preceded in death by numerous brothers and one sister.
Visitation with the family will be Monday from 10a.m. until time of services at
12 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
11 Comments To "Wilson Monks"
#1 Comment By Jane Osgood On October 17, 2014 @ 11:08 pm
Vickie and family,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
#2 Comment By Billy and Cindy Langford On October 18, 2014 @ 12:02 am
So sorry about Mr. Wilson – so sudden -He was such a kind man – Jordan still works with wood to do carving like he taught him -I’ll never forget when he was in the hospital and he entertained us with stories of Uncle Paul and school. Good memories -love you all and praying for you at this time
#3 Comment By Faye Coble On October 18, 2014 @ 1:52 pm
Prayers are with your family at this time of loss.
#4 Comment By Brent Smith On October 18, 2014 @ 2:31 pm
Aunt Dot, Vickie, David and Dale, I am so sorry for your loss and will pray for the whole family. I am glad that I was able to visit him last week when I was working in Huntsville. I am sorry but I will not be able to be at the funeral since I will be flying to Puerto Rico. Love, Brent
#5 Comment By David & Donna Casey On October 18, 2014 @ 7:23 pm
Vickie,
So very sorry for the loss of your dad. Remembering seeing him and your mom often, while they were visiting your grandparents in Booger Hollow.
both were always so nice and friendly. May God’s grace and mercy give you and your family peace and comfort during this sad time.
#6 Comment By Joe Winsett On October 18, 2014 @ 10:27 pm
So sorry to hear. Good friends are to be cherished, & I just lost one. I lost a friend, but Dot, Dale, David, & Vickie you lost so much more. Cherish the memorie of the good times, of which you have so many.
#7 Comment By Carol Finney On October 19, 2014 @ 2:08 pm
Vickie, so sorry about your dad. Your and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
#8 Comment By Carol Norman On October 19, 2014 @ 11:20 pm
Dale and Family:
I’m so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you.
#9 Comment By Wanda Preston On October 20, 2014 @ 5:44 am
Vickie, I will be praying for you and your family during this sad time following the death of your daddy. May you feel God’s presence as never before. Love you!
#10 Comment By Melissa Dunman On October 20, 2014 @ 3:02 pm
Hi! Mrs.Monks
I am sorry for the passing of your husband. I always enjoyed coming. into his room and offering him a snack and giving him a glass of lemonade that he loved so well. I had found me a new buddy. I will miss him as I know you and your family will miss him more. If you just need to talk or need anything let me know and I will try to help. A friend Melissa.
#11 Comment By Mike Johnson, West End Baptist Church On October 21, 2014 @ 3:52 pm
Vicky – I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you as you go through this time. God will grant you the strength and peace you need.
Brother Mike Johnson