Ray Dykes 1932~2007

DYKES, LONGNECKER

Posted By: Mary (email)
Date: 8/2/2009 at 08:14:22

Ottumwa Courier Feb 4, 2007
BLOOMFIELD — Ray Dykes, 74, of Bloomfield, died Feb. 2, 2007 at Hospice House in Ottumwa.

He was born June 28, 1932 in Ames to Ace R. and Alice A. Blair Dykes. He married Elaine Longnecker June 16, 1953 in New York City, N.Y.

He had been a resident of Davis County since 1969. He was a farmer and law enforcement officer. He served as Sheriff of Davis County for 16 years. He was a member of the Davis County Cattlemen’s Association, Farm Bureau, Retread Motorcycle Club and was a former member of the Iowa Sheriff and Deputies Association and American Trike Association.

He is survived by his wife; a son Darvin (Kim) Dykes of Bloomfield, Iowa; a daughter Dixie (Fred) Hickcox of Ogden; grandchildren Clint Markley, Brock and Kyla Dykes and great-granddaughter Alanna Markley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant daughters and two sisters.

The body has been cremated at his request.

The family will be at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield for a celebration of his life from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007.

Memorials in lieu of flowers have been established to Hospice, Inc. and the Living Hope Bible Church.