Clyde (Buddy) Farrish Dykes, age 80, born in Shelby County, raised and lived in Pinson, AL , went to his Heavenly home on August 14, 2020. Buddy was a member of Pinson United Methodist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ocie & Ruby Dykes, sister, Jean Melvin and brother, Olin Dykes. He is survived by his wife of 59 years , Gail Files Dykes, daughters, Susan Hitt (Randy), Karen Jones (Eric), sons, Keith Dykes and Mark Dykes. Six doting grandchildren: Randi Lynn Crow (Matt), Noah Hitt (Chloe), Michael Jones, Rachel Jones (fiancé, Kevin Tice), Kelly Jones and Justin Burress; great-grandchildren: Blakelee Kilgore and Ethan Crow; nephews: Lynn Files (Denise), Dale and Dennis Melvin. Special bonus daughter, Pam Mitchell Spooner.
The family would like to say a special heartfelt thanks to Southern Care New Beacon Hospice of Trussville, for your loving care over the last few months. So many of you were a part of his care that we do not want to risk leaving one name out. You all were wonderful.
A visitation will be held at Pinson United Methodist Church located at 4507 Bud Holmes Road, Pinson, AL 35126 at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2020 with a graveside service to follow at Marvin’s Chapel Cemetery behind the church at 3:30 p.m. Chris Haralson officiating. Pallbearers are Keith Dykes, Mark Dykes, Randy Hitt, Eric Jones, Noah Hitt, Michael Jones and Jackie Spurlin. Honorary pallbearer Elmer Jones.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Pinson United Methodist Church general fund, 4507 Bud Holmes Road, Pinson, Alabama 35126.
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