Mr. Randy Dykes, 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Camellia Estates in McComb, MS. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 12 from 5 PM until 7 PM at Lakewood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel Wednesday, June 13 at 11 AM followed by a graveside service with military honors in Lakewood Memorial Park.
Mr. Dykes grew up on a dairy farm in Progress, MS with his four brothers and one sister. On the farm he enjoyed farming, fishing, and hunting. After graduating from high school, he met and married the lady that he would spend the next 61 years caring for unconditionally. Together they had 2 sons and 2 daughters.
Mr. Randy, as most called him, loved spending time at home with his family and was always outside doing yard work or tending his garden. He never met a stranger and if he didn't know you he would make you feel like he did. He was a special and wonderful, Christian man that showed kindness through his smile, laugh, and gentle words. To his family, he was their "Hero" and their "Strength" and to his friends, he was their "Mentor".
Mr. Dykes suffered for many years with Alzheimer's and severe dementia. Was taken care of by family at home until he was no longer able to remain at home due to his medical condition. He then resided at Camellia Estates Assisted Living Facility in McComb, MS for one year until his passing. According to the staff at the facility, Mr. Randy was extremely well-liked and will be missed, especially his singing, "oh my darling".
He is preceded in death by his wife, Roma Jean Pope Dykes, parents, Moland Van Dykes and Lynnie Wilks Dykes, and two brothers, Moland Van Dykes, Jr and Larry Wilks Dykes.
Mr. Dykes is survived by his sons, Jeff Dykes (daughter-in-law, Martha) and Rand Dykes; daughters, Paige Dykes and Amy Dykes Lewis (son-in-law, Michael); brothers, Lynn Dykes (sister-in-law, Margaret) and Doyle Dykes (sister-in-law, Ruby); sister, Joan Crawford; grandchildren, Jeffrey Cyan Dykes, Alexa Nicole Dykes, Joshua Brandon Avdoyan, Haley Dianna Lewis.
