John Clinton Dykes

John Clinton Dykes

Upcoming Events

Mar

5

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mt. Olive Assembly of God

3820 US Hwy 125, Brundidge, AL 36081

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Mar

5

Service

11:00 a.m.

Mt. Olive Assembly of God

3820 US Hwy 125, Brundidge, AL 36081

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John Dykes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dillard Funeral Home of Brundidge on Mar. 2, 2026.
John Clinton Dykes, age 87, a resident of Brundidge, AL died Sunday, March 1, 2026 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11 am at Mt. Olive Assembly of God with Reverend Shirlie Ellis officiating and Dillard Funeral Home of Brundidge directing. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11am at the church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Mr. Dykes is survived by his children: Mark Dykes (Kathy) and Selena Flowers; grandchildren: Marlena Kerr (Samuel Williams), Cortney Anderson, Chelsia Kilpatrick (John), Kaley Dykes, Kyle Dykes (Larissa) and Santanna Richards; great grandchildren: Railyn Thomas (Denver), Baileigh Kilpatrick, Madalynn-Kate Kilpatrick, Jocie Anderson, Braison Kilpatrick and John Henry Anderson; siblings: Cecil Dykes, Earl Dykes, Robbie Hughes, Bobbie Shelley, Judy Cole and Nell Mills (Lamon); along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Dykes.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

5

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mt. Olive Assembly of God

3820 US Hwy 125, Brundidge, AL 36081

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

5

Service

11:00 a.m.

Mt. Olive Assembly of God

3820 US Hwy 125, Brundidge, AL 36081

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.