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Norman Eugene Dykes

1945 - 2024

Norman Eugene Dykes obituary, 1945-2024

BORN

1945

DIED

2024

Norman Dykes Obituary

Norman Eugene Dykes

October 19, 1945 -

October 25, 2024

Norman "Tojo" Dykes, 79, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at JCMC surrounded by family after a brief illness.

Norman was born in Church Hill, TN and was the son of the late Robert and Georgia Dykes.

He worked for over 42 years at AGC, Greenland plant before retiring.

Norman was preceded in death by nephew, Tony Dykes.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Phyllis Dykes; daughter, Melissa Millsap; son, Randall Dykes (Teresa); siblings, Doyle Dykes (Mary), Glenn Dykes (Joyce) and Brenda Huskey; nephew, Mike Dykes (Kim); grandchildren, Ashley Gentry (Logan), Hunter Millsap & Skylar Lane (Brock); stepchildren, Angie Williams & Amy Gray.

Norman's wishes were to be cremated with a celebration of life service to be conducted at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2024.

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BRENDA DYKES HUSKEY

November 7, 2024

NORMAN. I LOVE YOU. AND I WILL MISS YOU YOUR SISTER BRENDA

Bill Christian

November 1, 2024

Prayers for the family.
Norman was a friend of mine and I worked with him for a few years at the Glass Plant. He was a great person.

Judy (Bishop) Slagle

October 30, 2024

In loving memory of a really likable guy! Prayers for Phyllis and other family members!! Have good memories of Tojo and Brenda, his sister, and other family members, during our years growing up in the Lyons Park area! With Love,
Judy (Bishop) Slagle

Gene Webb

October 30, 2024

Sorry for your loss. We used to have a great time working and fishing together. Praying for you. .

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