Roger Allen Dykes, 73, of Strawberry Plains, departed this life on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Roger was a member of Holston Baptist Church, a true man of God and a friend to everyone. He was preceded in death by parents, Willis and Nellie Dykes; brother, Neil Dykes. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary Dykes; daughter Robin which is his pride and joy and husband Tim Harris; precious grandchildren, Sarah, Mae-Beth and Tyler (Elisa) Harris; great-grandchildren, Anna-Cate, Della and Tucker Harris; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy and Eddie Ellison and Sheila and David Hoskins. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 5:00 pm to7:00 pm at McCarty Evergreen Funeral Home on Asheville Hwy. Service will follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. Toby Downey officiating. Family and friends will meet Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Asbury Cemetery for a 1:00 pm graveside service.