Wesley Scott “Wes” Bilbo, 20, a native of Lafayette, La., and a resident of Daphne, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in Opelika.
He never met a stranger. His strength of character, maturity and spiritual gift of encouragement will be remembered most. Wes was deeply spiritual and always had his priorities in order; God, family, friends and school.
Before heading to Auburn he was an active leader and member of the Praise Band in the Youth Group at Eastern Shore Baptist Church. He was a 2005 Daphne High School graduate and a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity at Auburn University where he was completing his Bachelor's Degree in building science. He loved being a member of the Pike brotherhood and participating in any outdoor activity.
Survivors include his parents Kent and Susan Bilbo of Daphne; sister, Lindsey Bilbo of Daphne; grandparents, Pat and I.B. Wash of Laurel, Miss., Ann and Don Bilbo of Purvis, Miss.; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 18 at the Eastern Shore Baptist Church in Daphne.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19from the Eastern Shore Baptist Church in Daphne with the Rev. Grant Barber and Youth Minister, Tim Rhoads officiating. Interment will follow at Jubilee Memorial Gardens, Daphne.
Arrangements are by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., Daphne.
