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Jerry Dykes Obituary
May 26, 2025
SURGOINSVILLE - Jerry Carson Dykes, 81, of Surgoinsville, TN, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025. Born and raised in Rogersville and a graduate of Rogersville High School, Jerry was drafted into the United States Army in 1966. Upon completion of basic training, Jerry was sent to Munich, Germany and was promoted to Sergeant E5. Upon discharge from the Army, Jerry began working at the Tennessee Department of Transportation in various roles throughout his career. He retired from TDOT after 44 years of service. Since retirement, Jerry has enjoyed farming, raising cattle, his morning coffee from McDonalds, and spending time with family. He enjoyed watching the Tennessee Vols and Lady Vols. He was always present to support his grandchildren's activities and didn't miss a dance recital, a Dobyns-Bennett Band halftime show, and travel baseball games.
Jerry was a loving husband, father, Papaw, and friend.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Carson and Lurlie Dykes; brothers, LeRoy, Lester, LC, and Chester Dykes; and sisters Emily Mullins, Rosella Faulk, and Mary Housewright.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Cathy Presley Dykes; daughter Tina McMurray and her husband, Chad; grandchildren, Carson and Caylee McMurray; brothers, Leo and Randall Dykes; great niece, Chelsea Linger and family; close friend, John Sandidge; several nieces and nephews. Jerry was loved and highly regarded by the Presley family.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Lori Correll, Nurse Practitioner, and Geneva Lyons, RN at the VA Rogersville Clinic for the loving care they provided to Jerry.
In honoring Jerry's wishes, the family will host a graveside service at the VA Mountain Home on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2PM.
Carter-Trent – Church Hill is serving the Dykes family.
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Tracy L Couch
May 30, 2025
Kathy so sorry to hear about Jerry. Both you were the kindest and best neighbors . Jerry was always there to help whenever I needed it. He will be remembered always.
Barbara Cogliano
May 28, 2025
Cathy, I am so sorry to hear this. Hugs and wishes for peace and comfort.
Sally Gedosch
May 28, 2025
I met Jerry Dykes when he and his brothers came to see about renting my Grandmother´s farm. During the 15+ years they rented the farm, Jerry and his brothers became like family. Because we saw Jerry almost every day he became our friend. His wife Cathy also became our friend and they invited us to stay with them when we had no electricity. Jerry brought coffee to us in the morning when the power was out, got us to the main road if flooding was possible, pulled the car out of a snow drift, brought us 10 gallons of water each day when we had well problems, etc. I could go on and on about the kind and thoughtful things Jerry did for us. I just ignored him no matter how often he said he was having Road Kill for supper! The most important thing I can say is Jerry Dykes was my friend and I will miss him.
Rhonda Dykes Rivette
May 28, 2025
Cathy, Tina, and family. Jerry was a Class A human, and I loved him. Keeping you in my thoughts and his memory in my heart.
Peg Gilson Lavinder
May 27, 2025
Cathy,Tina and family I am so sorry,our family loved Jerry will be praying for you all
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