Background
Wike, Garvel Wayne was born on June 27, 1940 in Galax, Virginia, United States. Son of Homer Jefferson and Blanche Victoria (Duncan) Wike.
Wike, Garvel Wayne was born on June 27, 1940 in Galax, Virginia, United States. Son of Homer Jefferson and Blanche Victoria (Duncan) Wike.
With Salvation Army, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1967—1968, New Orleans, 1968—1970. Executive director Sheridan, Wyoming, 1970—1972. Assistant director United Way, Washington, 1972—1981.
Assistant director community relations and development department Salvation Army, Los Angeles, 1981—1983. Director development Greater Long Beach (California) Chapter American Red Cross, since 1983. With United States Air Force, 1959-1967.
Member of Christian Ministries Management Association, National Society Fund Raising Executives, Kiwanis.
Married Phyllis Rae Ball, June 12, 1961 (divorced December 1973). Children: Robin Kathleen, Michael David. Married Iris Dorothy Boyd, February 26, 1983.