Floyd J. "Hondo" Wilkes

November 17, 1929 - January 16, 2018

Wilkes, Floyd J. "Hondo" Hondo Wilkes, 88, longtime resident of Jupiter, FL passed away surrounded by his loved ones on January 16, 2018 at Hospice of Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, FL. Hondo was born in Cedartown, GA on November 17, 1929. He served his country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Air Force. Following his military service, Hondo furthered his education and obtained a Masters in Education from Florida Atlantic University. He was a teacher and coach for many years at Jupiter High School. He is survived by his son, John W. Wilkes (Fatima), two grandchildren, Olivia and Reef and two brothers, Coy Wilkes and Edward Wilkes. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 22, 2018 from 5 PM to 8 PM at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 250 Center St., Jupiter. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd also at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home at 11:30 AM followed by interment at Riverside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Palm Beach Little League, 5790 Dixie Bell Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418. For online condolences visit www.taylorandmodeen.com