Garry Wayne Dykes
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Garry Wayne Dykes, 71, of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was born on May 6, 1950, to his parents, Fred and Ada Bull Dykes. Garry was a faithful member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church where he enjoyed working in the nursery and driving the Church Bus. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company and Dollywood/Splash Country. Garry was an avid fisherman and hunter. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ada Bull Dykes; infant brother, Dennis Ray Dykes; parents-in-law, Henry and Ruby Lea Reed; brother-in-law, Bill Lewelling.
Garry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kearan Reed Dykes; daughters, Kristie Berrier and husband, Michael, Tina Taylor and husband, Rick; grandchildren, MaKayla Williams and husband, Logan, Mason Berrier, Ellis and Ella Taylor; sisters, Joann Wolf and husband, Bud, and Janice Lewelling; brother, Ronnie Dykes and wife, Diane; special nephews, Kacey and Deven Dykes; nieces and nephews, Kim Davis and husband, Dale, Jeff and Craig Wolf; great-niece, Dalyn Tate and husband, Chandler; and a host of extended loving family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Providence Missionary Baptist Church VIP's, P.O. BOX 127, Seymour, TN 37865.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday, April 6th at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour with the Funeral Service to follow at 7 PM in Atchley's Seymour Chapel, 122 Peacock Ct., Seymour, TN 37865 with special friend, Rev. Ronnie Reagan and Pastor Gabe Brown officiating. The Graveside Service will be held at 11 AM Thursday in Providence Cemetery, 5766 Sevierville Rd., Seymour, TN 37865. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com