Jerry Dykes of Westville, FL went home to be with the Lord on November 06, 2026. He was 79.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with Robbie Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Assembly of God Church Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 pm.
Jerry was born on November 08, 1946 in Clayhatchee, AL to the late Buford and Jimmy Lou Smith Dykes. Most of his career, he was Director of Sales & Development in the wholesale grocery industry. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and woodworking after his retirement. In his spare time, he loved to play his guitar and sing. Most of all, Jerry will be remembered by his smile, laughter and joke telling. He loved to keep others laughing and looking for the lighter side of life. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Posey Dykes, Wanda Reynolds, Sheila Wood and an infant sister.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Hilda King Dykes of Westville, FL; two daughters, Kelli Daniels (Robbie) of Dothan, AL and Kylie Carter (Rodney) of Headland, AL; one step-daughter, Linda Cherry of Westville, FL; five grandchildren, Brice Daniels, Keltin Jimmerson (Will), Kade Daniels (Jennica), Madelyn Carter and Kenzi Carter; four great grandchildren; mother of his daughters, Vickie Dykes of Dothan, AL and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
