Michael L. (Mike) Dykes

Michael L. (Mike) Dykes, 63 of Lake Blackshear, GA died February 11, 2017 at Crisp Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday February 16, 2017 at 1:00 PM at The First United Methodist Church in Albany, GA. Rev. Thad Haygood and Rev. Dorsia Atkinson, Jr. will officiate. Graveside Committal services will be held on Friday at 2:00 PM at Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta, GA with Dr. Dave Mayo officiating.
A native of Marietta, GA, born to the late William E. Dykes, Sr. and Rebecca Jane Webster Dykes, Mike grew up in Marietta and graduated from Marietta High School in 1971. He received a football scholarship from Maryville College where he also played baseball and tennis. After graduating from Maryville College, Mike moved to Albany, GA where he was employed with Bob's Candies. Mike was also the former owner and operator of Henry's Fine Edibles and was an associate with AFLAC. He was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Albany and the Sunday Supper Band.
Mike had a large, selfless, and generous heart and was beloved by both friends and family. Mike had many passions and interests, with love of family and music chief among them. Music and sharing it with the various communities that he loved was a central part of his life. He expressed himself best with the beautiful music that he created and this piece of him will continue to live through his sons.
Survivors include his three sons, Mackey Dykes and his wife, Katie of West Hartford, CT, Bill Dykes of Albany, GA and Mark Dykes of Atlanta, GA, a brother, Bill Dykes and his wife, Meredith of Marietta, GA and two grandchildren, Wilhelmina (Willa Bee) Dykes and Emmett Dykes.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 PM before the funeral at The First United Methodist Church.
The family headquarters will be at the residence of Mary Helen Dykes.
Those desiring may make contributions in Mike's memory to Sunday Evening With Our Neighbors (SEWN) c/o The First United Methodist Church, 307 Flint Ave., Albany, GA, 31701.