William “Grant” Sikes
September 14, 1955 ~ June 15, 2019
ROCKY MOUNT - William "Grant" Sikes, age 63, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Born in Nash County, NC on September 14, 1955, he was the son of the late Robert James Sikes and Edna Herbert Sikes. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Sikes; father-in-law, Ivey "Pa" Powell, Sr.; and mother-in-law, Ramona "MeMe" Powell.
Grant was a family man and extremely proud of his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He had recently developed a love for Disney Cruises with his wife. Grant retired as a Sergeant with the Rocky Mount Police Department with 30 years of dedicated service. After retirement he spent several years as the administrator at the Rocky Mount Moose Lodge. Grant had a love for music, singing Karaoke, and playing golf. He played in the NC Law Enforcement Golf Tournament over the years as well as his guys' golf trips to Myrtle Beach, SC.
Grant leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 35 years, Claudia L. Sikes; son, William "Will" Grant Sikes II (Krystle) of Nashville; and daughters, Erica Sikes Bennett (Jason) of Charleston, SC and Amber Dale Sikes of Morrisville. He is also survived by grandchildren, Peter and Yana Bennett, Alex and Colton Hopkins; brothers, James "Jimmy" Sikes (Debbie) of Santee, SC and Kenneth Sikes (Carol) of Nashville; sister, Louise S. Powell (Roger Mobley) of Rocky Mount; brother-in-law, Ivey Powell, Jr. of Rocky Mount; sister-in-law, Mona Powell of Rocky Mount; numerous nieces and nephews; and dog-son, Baxter; grand-dogs, Craig, Walter, Midnight and Raven.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Chaplain Howard Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Leukemia Research Foundation, 191 Waukegan Road, Suite 105, Northfield, IL 60093.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 6/19, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 6/19, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Chaplain Howard Kendrick officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 6/19, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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In memory of William Grant Sikes, Mike and Kim Jones lit a candle
Dear Claudia and family, I am so sad to learn about Grant. My thoughts and prayers ar with your family. May God comfort you and give you peace.
In memory of William Grant Sikes, Mike and Belva Cooper lit a candle
In memory of William Grant Sikes, Todd & Lisa Wells lit a candle
Dear Claudia and Family, I am very sorry for your loss!! I met Grant when I was a young 16 cruising Sunset with some girlfriends. We got out of the car at McDonalds and there stood the policeman. We settled ourselves to walk inside when suddenly I heard, Good Evening Miss Kilgo. I quickly turned around to ask How do you know me and Grant chuckled and said I know lots of people. And….He did!! The police officer monitoring the McDonald’s parking lot on Sunset could call most of us by name. Later I learned that Grant knew my Dad. When I reflect back on those days, I have fond memories of our conversations and our friendship. May God’s loving arms surround your family during these difficult days.
In memory of William Grant Sikes, Kathy Carnley lit a candle
In memory of William Grant Sikes, Dana Cox lit a candle
We are so sorry for your loss. Grant always had a smile on his face and was definitely one of the good guys. He will be greatly missed. May God’s loving grace and mercy see you all through the difficult days and weeks ahead.
Claudia, Amber and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you peace and comfort.
So sorry for the loss of Grant, he was considered a good friend of mine, such a terrible loss of life. He will be greatly missed.
Claudia, I’m sorry for your loss. Jim Wiggs
We will surely miss Grant, especially Larry 😢😢😢. They enjoyed so many good times together and rounds of golf for so many years. Very sad to lose him here with us. Hit em hard and straight 🏌️♂️ in Heaven Grant and sing 🎼🎸 along with the angels. Rest in peace with our Lord and watch over your sweet family. Prayers for peace and comfort for Claudia Dail, his children and all his family and friends! 🙏🙏🙏 ❤️❤️❤️
Praying for your family during this time. I thoroughly enjoyed working for you and thought a lot of you
RIP sergeant and I am so very sorry for your family. You will be missed by all those who knew and worked with you. May God keep your family through these trying times.
I will never forget you, Grant.. When he was getting ready to marry his Bride (my Sissie, Claudia Lawrence); he pulled me aside the day before the wedding in the fellowship hall of Fist Baptist Church of Rocky Mount & told me, I wasn’t losing a sister, but gaining a Brother.. Grant was true to those words… I love you, Grant and will miss you!!!
Sorry for your lost I loved working with you Grant Sikes for 15 year at the Rocky Mount Police department and you were a good man prayers are with the family good by friend your in heaven now.
My sincere condolences to Claudia and the Sikes family. I worked with Grant 25+ years and enjoyed it. We would ride together on occasion and he had a great personality and sense of humor. His life on Earth was way too short, but now he is with the Creator forever. I hope you all have comfort in knowing that. I will pray He gives you strength in this tough time.
In memory of William Grant Sikes, Halifax County Schools lit a candle
Sgt Sikes was one of the best supervisors I ever had. He always had my respect. To his family my sincere condolences to you all. Praying God wraps his arms around you at this difficult time. Praying for you all
Claudia, sending my heartfelt condolence for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family.
Praying for the Sikes family.
In memory of William Grant Sikes, April Allen, Jazyme, and Joshua lit a candle
We were very sorry to hear the news about Grant, have known him since the church league softball years and have enjoyed many good years playing golf. You will be missed and Claudia we will be praying for you and your family.
Claudia and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
In memory of William Grant Sikes, chester gray lit a candle
Grant will be greatly missed.
Sympathy to the family. In my prayers.
Sending my prayers up for you and your family. Love you Mrs. Sikes
My deepest condolences to the Sykes family. Grant will surely be missed. I worked with him for a number of years at RMPD and he was always nice, witty and a joy to work with.
Grant will be greatly missed by everyone at the Chew ‘n Chat Cafe. He has been a part of our lives for some time now. Claudia know that we keep you in our prayers and we send our sincere love and condolences to you and your family during this time of loss.
Enjoyed working with him at RMPD. He was kind and friendly, always smiling. Condolences to his family.
My Condolences to the Sikes Family.
May God Bless You and Keep You Close.
Claudia (Sissy), Mona and Ivey (bubba)- I am so heart broken to hear about Grant! He was such an amazing man! He gave his life to serve others! There is a special place in Heaven for people like him! RIP my friend! Hugs and prayers to you all and his family!!! Love you!!!
Please know we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace and comfort,. Please accept our condolences. With deepest sympathy, Kim and William
I worked with Grant at the City of Rocky Mount for many years. I admired his dedication to the RMPD and the City as a whole. I always enjoyed his sense of humor. ☺. So young, please accept my condolences to your family.
Claudia, I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Was out of town at the time of his passing. but wanted to share my thoughts. Grant was a great police officer and a good friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. I remember like yesterday, one night when I was sitting alone in my patrol car doing a report and he slipped right up next to the car and knocked on the window, and scared me to death! He almost got shot but we have still laughed about that on Facebook even recently! He was so supportive and encouraging as I was working my way up the ladder at RMPD. We will never forget him. May God hold you and your family close during this time of loss and I know Grant is singing with the Angels up above with our Lord and Saviour! He has brought so much joy and love to the people in our community, his friends and his family I am sure! He was surely a great man that was taken from you at such a young age. Remember the good times as he was so proud of you and his children!