Bobby Lee Sikes Jr.

Bobby Lee Sikes Jr. obituary, Siloam Springs, AR

Bobby Lee Sikes Jr.

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Bobby Sikes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wasson Funeral Home - Siloam Springs on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Bobby Lee Sikes, Jr., transitioned into eternity at his home on October 8, 2025.
Bobby was born in Harper, Kansas, on December 1, 1950, to Bob Lee Sikes, Sr. and Della Meyer Sikes.
He married Deborah Lee Snapp in Oklahoma, and they shared many loving years. Bobby had one son, Roy Lee Sikes.
Bobby proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Bobby was a past Commander of the Levi Douthit Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1674 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and was a past member of the Patriot Guard Riders.
Bobby enjoyed motorcycles and sports, specifically, the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team.
One of Bobby's greatest joys was playing Santa to families and businesses during the Christmas season and seeing the smiles he was able to bring to those he visited.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Della Sikes; his wife, Deborah; his son, Roy Lee Sikes; his brothers, Tommy Sikes and Bill Sikes; and a nephew, Darren Sikes.
Bob is survived by his sister, Dixie Lowery of Siloam Springs, AR; nieces, Tammy Stout (Charlie) and Kay (Roger) Stricker of Siloam Springs, AR; Brook (Paul) Dilbeck of Gentry, AR; and Kristi Haddox of Ft. Worth, TX; nephews, Rusty (Carla) Sikes and Dusty (Shelly) Sikes of Gentry, AR; Jeff Sikes of Fayetteville, AR; and Wesley Sikes of Miami Beach, FL.
A celebration of life will be held on November 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church, 1405 W. Jefferson, Siloam Springs, AR with Andrew Stout and Joel Rutherford officiating.
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Upcoming Events

Nov

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Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

First Christian Church

1405 W. Jefferson, Siloam Springs, AR 72761

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