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Bobby Sikes Obituary
Survivors include his wife, Martha Jo Carroll Sikes; his son, Chris R. Sikes and his wife, Tracie of Marianna; his daughter, Gina S. Vickers of Prattville; three grandsons, Trae Hamm of Auburn, Jordan and Jonathan Sikes, both of Marianna; his mother, Thelma S. Brown of Chaparral, N.M.; brother, George Brown; three sisters, Debbie Story, Judy Quero, Kelly Summers.
Funeral services will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Carmel Assembly of God Church, near Bonifay, with the Revs. Tommy Moore, Jack Howell and Maurice Jenkins officiating. The Brian Paul Family bluegrass gospel singers from Atlanta will be singing.
The family will receive friends Thursday, May 15 from 6-9 p.m. immediately following the funeral service at Carmel Assembly of God, 1484 Carmel Church Road, Bonifay, FL 32425, (850) 526-3266
Interment will be on Friday, May 16, 2008, at 10 a.m. in The Union Hill Baptist Cemetery, in the Bethlehem community near Bonifay.
Flowers accepted or those wishing may make contributions to Covenant Hospice, 4440 Lafayette St., Suite C, Marianna, FL 32446 or Building Funds of the Union Hill Baptist and Carmel Assembly of God Churches.
James and Sikes Funeral Home, (850) 482-2332, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Sikes
David and Sherri Johnson
May 17, 2008
Dear Chris and Family,
We were very sorry to hear about your dad. You are in our prayers.
Tim & Judy Gay
May 15, 2008
Mrs. Jo,
We were saddened to read that Mr. Bobby had passed away this week. We are blessed and thankful that we had the opportunity to get to know him on so many tours on Southern Coaches. He was our favorite driver! We will continue to pray for you and your family as you adjust to life here without him, and that God will grant you peace and comfort.
Leon Carthell Smith
May 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maggie Ripke
May 15, 2008
Martha Jo and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your wonderful memories of Bobby Ray bring you comfort.
With Love, your cousin, Maggie McKay Ripke
Elizabeth (Beth) Eldridge
May 15, 2008
Martha Jo, Chris, Gina and Family,
May you feel the presence of our Heavenly Father's keeping power during this difficult time. Know that you are all in my prayers.
Much Love,
Elizabeth Carroll Eldridge
Karen Waters
May 14, 2008
Gina, My thoughts are with you and your family. I love you.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Gayle Courtney
May 14, 2008
Mrs. Sikes: Amy Hendrix & I are sorry to hear about Mr. Bobby. As senior class sponsors at Slocomb High School, we booked many trips through Southern Coaches, taking seniors to New York & to various ports. We always requested Mr. Bobby because he was always such a gentleman to all of us travelers. We always felt safe when we were traveling with Mr. Bobby. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. We respected him so much and we know your family will truly miss him.
Gayle Courtney (Slocomb High School)
Sheri Roney
May 14, 2008
To Mr. Bobby's family,
I am from Eufaula, Alabama and attend First Baptist Church. From 1997 through 2004 Mr. Bobby drove the bus for our youth group (which my children were a part of at the time) to Snowshoe West Va to ski during Spring Break. Each year when making arrangements for the trip our Youth Leader would always request Mr. Bobby as our driver and I know at least 4 times he was able to drive for us. We all loved him and knew we would be safe with him driving. He was a great person and so enjoyable to be with. He touched a lot of lives here in Eufaula and he was very special to both my husband and me. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sheri and Marty Roney
Chris Wilkinson
May 14, 2008
We always enjoyed having him drive us at FBC Eufaula. He was a sweet man and a dear friend.
Benson Carroll
May 14, 2008
Martha Jo, Chris and Gina, I am so saddened by your loss and sorry that I cant be with you at this time. My fondest memories of childhood were spent with all of you. God Bless your cousin,Benson Carroll
Alvin and Jean Crawson
May 13, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet Clark Malone
May 13, 2008
Gina,
I know it's hard to lose someone you love; may God's peace be with you always.
Beverly Moore Andeson
May 13, 2008
Gina & Chris,
Though words can't express your loss, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marcia (Benton) Brown
May 13, 2008
Gina,
May your favorite memories of times with your dad never fade from your heart and mind. You and your family are in my prayers.
Teresa Williams Farkas
May 13, 2008
Chris and Gina,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Teresa Williams Farkas
Dianne Myrick
May 13, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Don Brown
May 13, 2008
Dear Jo, Chris and Gina,
All of us in Austin send our deep sympathy and support, as Andy and I have such warm memories of having been with you and Bobby in 2004 for our celebration of Richard's life.
With hugs and love,
Sharon and Don, Greg and Andy
Cindy Steverson(GRIFFIN)
May 13, 2008
Chris & Gina, Sorry to hear about your dad. You & your family are in our prayers. Miss you guys.
Ann Jordan & Family
May 13, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Dennis Love
May 13, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
DORSEY LOVE
May 13, 2008
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO BOBBY,S FAMILY AND MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU NOW AND ALWAYS..........A FRIEND,DORSEY LOVE
Barbara & Hubert Hinson
May 13, 2008
Chris and Gina,
We were so saddened to hear about your dad. I will never forget my trip to the Amish Country when your dad drove us and took very good care of us as well. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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