Don Sikes, 83, died on December 18, 2019, at home surrounded by his family after a long and valiant battle with Parkinson's. He was born in 1936 in Savannah, Georgia to John D. Sikes and Sadie Mae Sikes.
He spent his childhood in Metter, Georgia, and attended both high school and junior college at Georgia Military College. He also attended Georgia Tech, later graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
He began his career at Kaiser Chemicals in Savannah, where he met his wife, Betty (Allen). He later worked at Hunt Wesson Foods as the senior accountant until its closing in 1996. Mr. Sikes finished his "official" work career with the Effingham County Board of Education in 2005.
He was an active member of his church, Laurel Hill Lutheran, serving through the years on the church council as both chairman and treasurer. His dedication to the church was also shown through his service as Sunday School Superintendent. Mr. Sikes' strong work ethic was evident in his contributions to many organizations including Effingham Academy, during its years of operation.
Known for his patience, Mr. Don served as a volunteer girls' softball coach with the Effingham County Recreation Department for many years during his daughters' youth. He was a proud 50 plus year member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge. And, his giving spirit was shown through his donation of well over 100 gallons of blood through the American Red Cross during his lifetime.
His children and grandchildren knew him as the man who could fix anything. He loved woodworking and "puttering" in his shop. His artistic talents were evident in his woodworking skills, beautiful singing voice, and distinctive handwriting. Mr. Sikes enjoyed being outdoors and maintained an immaculate yard throughout the years. Not one to sit still he loved to fish, play tennis, and cheer on his grandchildren at their many events.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
His survivors include his wife of 52 years, Betty (Allen) Sikes; daughters, Holly (Tim) Usher and Donna (Buddy) Holder; grandchildren, Hillary (Ray) Stone, Cara (Justin) Moore, Sophie Usher, Robbie Holder, Brady Holder, Lynnesy Holder, and Eli Usher; great-grandchildren, Max and Kellan Stone; a brother, Charles (Cynthia) Sikes; 2 brothers-in-law, Lamar (Bobbie) Allen and Tommy (Kathy) Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Laurel Hill Lutheran Church.
Effingham Chapel – Rincon had charge of arrangements.
He spent his childhood in Metter, Georgia, and attended both high school and junior college at Georgia Military College. He also attended Georgia Tech, later graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
He began his career at Kaiser Chemicals in Savannah, where he met his wife, Betty (Allen). He later worked at Hunt Wesson Foods as the senior accountant until its closing in 1996. Mr. Sikes finished his "official" work career with the Effingham County Board of Education in 2005.
He was an active member of his church, Laurel Hill Lutheran, serving through the years on the church council as both chairman and treasurer. His dedication to the church was also shown through his service as Sunday School Superintendent. Mr. Sikes' strong work ethic was evident in his contributions to many organizations including Effingham Academy, during its years of operation.
Known for his patience, Mr. Don served as a volunteer girls' softball coach with the Effingham County Recreation Department for many years during his daughters' youth. He was a proud 50 plus year member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge. And, his giving spirit was shown through his donation of well over 100 gallons of blood through the American Red Cross during his lifetime.
His children and grandchildren knew him as the man who could fix anything. He loved woodworking and "puttering" in his shop. His artistic talents were evident in his woodworking skills, beautiful singing voice, and distinctive handwriting. Mr. Sikes enjoyed being outdoors and maintained an immaculate yard throughout the years. Not one to sit still he loved to fish, play tennis, and cheer on his grandchildren at their many events.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
His survivors include his wife of 52 years, Betty (Allen) Sikes; daughters, Holly (Tim) Usher and Donna (Buddy) Holder; grandchildren, Hillary (Ray) Stone, Cara (Justin) Moore, Sophie Usher, Robbie Holder, Brady Holder, Lynnesy Holder, and Eli Usher; great-grandchildren, Max and Kellan Stone; a brother, Charles (Cynthia) Sikes; 2 brothers-in-law, Lamar (Bobbie) Allen and Tommy (Kathy) Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Laurel Hill Lutheran Church.
Effingham Chapel – Rincon had charge of arrangements.
Don Sikes, 83, died on December 18, 2019, at home surrounded by his family after a long and valiant battle with Parkinson's. He was born in 1936 in Savannah, Georgia to John D. Sikes and Sadie Mae Sikes.
He spent his childhood in Metter, Georgia, and attended both high school and junior college at Georgia Military College. He also attended Georgia Tech, later graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
He began his career at Kaiser Chemicals in Savannah, where he met his wife, Betty (Allen). He later worked at Hunt Wesson Foods as the senior accountant until its closing in 1996. Mr. Sikes finished his "official" work career with the Effingham County Board of Education in 2005.
He was an active member of his church, Laurel Hill Lutheran, serving through the years on the church council as both chairman and treasurer. His dedication to the church was also shown through his service as Sunday School Superintendent. Mr. Sikes' strong work ethic was evident in his contributions to many organizations including Effingham Academy, during its years of operation.
Known for his patience, Mr. Don served as a volunteer girls' softball coach with the Effingham County Recreation Department for many years during his daughters' youth. He was a proud 50 plus year member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge. And, his giving spirit was shown through his donation of well over 100 gallons of blood through the American Red Cross during his lifetime.
His children and grandchildren knew him as the man who could fix anything. He loved woodworking and "puttering" in his shop. His artistic talents were evident in his woodworking skills, beautiful singing voice, and distinctive handwriting. Mr. Sikes enjoyed being outdoors and maintained an immaculate yard throughout the years. Not one to sit still he loved to fish, play tennis, and cheer on his grandchildren at their many events.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
His survivors include his wife of 52 years, Betty (Allen) Sikes; daughters, Holly (Tim) Usher and Donna (Buddy) Holder; grandchildren, Hillary (Ray) Stone, Cara (Justin) Moore, Sophie Usher, Robbie Holder, Brady Holder, Lynnesy Holder, and Eli Usher; great-grandchildren, Max and Kellan Stone; a brother, Charles (Cynthia) Sikes; 2 brothers-in-law, Lamar (Bobbie) Allen and Tommy (Kathy) Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Laurel Hill Lutheran Church.
Effingham Chapel – Rincon had charge of arrangements.
He spent his childhood in Metter, Georgia, and attended both high school and junior college at Georgia Military College. He also attended Georgia Tech, later graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
He began his career at Kaiser Chemicals in Savannah, where he met his wife, Betty (Allen). He later worked at Hunt Wesson Foods as the senior accountant until its closing in 1996. Mr. Sikes finished his "official" work career with the Effingham County Board of Education in 2005.
He was an active member of his church, Laurel Hill Lutheran, serving through the years on the church council as both chairman and treasurer. His dedication to the church was also shown through his service as Sunday School Superintendent. Mr. Sikes' strong work ethic was evident in his contributions to many organizations including Effingham Academy, during its years of operation.
Known for his patience, Mr. Don served as a volunteer girls' softball coach with the Effingham County Recreation Department for many years during his daughters' youth. He was a proud 50 plus year member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge. And, his giving spirit was shown through his donation of well over 100 gallons of blood through the American Red Cross during his lifetime.
His children and grandchildren knew him as the man who could fix anything. He loved woodworking and "puttering" in his shop. His artistic talents were evident in his woodworking skills, beautiful singing voice, and distinctive handwriting. Mr. Sikes enjoyed being outdoors and maintained an immaculate yard throughout the years. Not one to sit still he loved to fish, play tennis, and cheer on his grandchildren at their many events.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
His survivors include his wife of 52 years, Betty (Allen) Sikes; daughters, Holly (Tim) Usher and Donna (Buddy) Holder; grandchildren, Hillary (Ray) Stone, Cara (Justin) Moore, Sophie Usher, Robbie Holder, Brady Holder, Lynnesy Holder, and Eli Usher; great-grandchildren, Max and Kellan Stone; a brother, Charles (Cynthia) Sikes; 2 brothers-in-law, Lamar (Bobbie) Allen and Tommy (Kathy) Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Laurel Hill Lutheran Church.
Effingham Chapel – Rincon had charge of arrangements.
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