James Wilks of Blanchester. Beloved husband of Betty A. Rooks Wilks and of the late Betty J. Stroup Wilks, caring father of Marlyn Haag, and of the late Delbert Wilks and Timothy D. Wilks, loving grandfather of Justin Wilks and several grandchildren, and caring friend of Shawna Miller. Jim was a telphone installer and repairman for over 40 years in the Clinton County area. Jim died on Sat. March 27, 2010 at age 88.