Carl 'Steve' Steven Dykes

Waycross – Carl Steven “Steve” Dykes, 68, of Waycross passed away Monday afternoon (January 25, 2021) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after a brief illness.

Born in Waycross, GA his parent are Betty Lou Crews Davis of Atkinson and the late James Carl Dykes.

Steve was a shop manager for D & D Decorators and a member of Nahunta First Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, watching NASCAR, old Westerns and the Georgia Bulldogs. Steve also loved going out to eat with his wife and playing cards.

Survivors include his wife, Diane Dykes of Waycross; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Ben Thomas of Hickox, Daniel Thomas (Kristy) of Hickox, Matthew Dykes of Waynesville and Justin Dykes (Leighanne) of Waycross; 4 stepchildren, Phillip Ebersole (Stephanie) of Blackshear, Christopher Ebersole (Sarah), Matthew Ebersole (Tiffany) and Ashely Taft (Michael) all of Waycross; 18 grandchildren; his mother, Betty Davis of Atkinson; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Cary Dykes of Atkinson, Roger Dykes (Serena) of Brunswick, Joey Dykes of Atkinson and Walt Dykes (Tina) of Atkinson; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Due to the COVID-19, we would like to ask all to please follow the rules for social distancing and face mask are highly recommended at the service. Also, anyone who does not feel comfortable with attending the services the family would like for you to know they understand and covet your prayers.

A graveside service will be held Friday morning (January 29, 2021) at 11am at Rob Lewis Cemetery with Rev. Randy Carson officiating. Visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service on Friday (January 29, 2021) from 10:30am-11am at Rob Lewis Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.