of Yellville, AR
August 21, 1941 - October 4, 2025
David Steven Wilkes, 84, of Yellville, Arkansas (Pine Mountain Community) passed away on October 4, 2025 at his home.
David was born in Seattle, Washington on August 21, 1941 to the late Claude Wilkes and Blanche Henderson. David was a motivated and intelligent man; he earned a master's degree and spent years in the Peace Corps focused on science and the environment. He eventually settled down and married his loving wife, Paula. The two shared a passion for the outdoors and living an environmentally friendly life. David achieved his ultimate dream when the couple moved to Arkansas and built their dream home off the grid, a home completely run off solar power. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, he was known to be very funny and liked to tease people. He will be missed by all that had the privilege to know him.
He is survived by his wife, Paula Wilkes of the home; daughters, Sarah Marsinelli and Anita Wilkes; daughter in law, Hang Waters and grandchildren, Asia Huertas, Nigel Huertas, Lucas Waters, Drake Waters and Claire Waters.
Arrangements in the care of Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.