George Wesley Dykes of LaFayette, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2024 at the age of 82. He was born in Safford, Alabama and graduated from Oreville High School in 1961. He attended East Central Community College in Decatur, Mississippi and transferred to Auburn University where he graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in 1965. George then completed his DVM at Auburn University Veterinary School in 1969. He was a member of the Alpha Psi Fraternity. George opened his own veterinary clinic in Pensacola, Florida (Westside Animal Hospital). He retired in 1994. Upon retiring, George returned to Safford, Alabama where he raised catfish for 10 years. George and Judy relocated to Lafayette, Alabama in 2004.
George was an avid hunter and active member of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) where is served on the board of directors for 8 years. George and Judy traveled throughout the United States hunting wild turkey.
George formed and chartered the Auburn Club of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida. George was a 3rd degree Mason and 32nd degree Scottish Rite in Pensacola, Florida.
George is survived by his wife Judith A. Dykes, sons, Craig Friday (Annie), Wesley Dykes (Michelle), and Mathew Krista (Michele), daughters, Cyndi Torian, Tiffany Krista (Rome), and Aimee Leonard (Nick), 12 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents Calvin and Evelyn Dykes, sister Marcia Dykes Jackson, and brother Calvin Dykes.
A special thanks to his hospice nurses, Anne and Rainey, for their compassionate care and to his wonderful and compassionate caregiver Casandra Thomas.
Visitation will be held on Friday January 10th, 2025 from 3 to 5 p at the
Dyke’s residence
2141 Co Rd 14
LaFayette, Al 36862
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday January 11th, 2025 at 11am at the
Safford Baptist Church
285 Dallas Co. Rd 15
Safford, Alabama 36773.
Rev. John Sparks officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) in George’s memory.
Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette, Al
