Wilson Hubbard Dykes

Nashville - Wilson Hubbard Dykes, Jr., age 88, was gathered into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. He was surrounded by his loving family in the home of his granddaughter. Born in Andalusia, AL on November 8, 1926, he was the son of the late Wilson Hubbard Dykes and Annie Murphy Dykes. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Adams and Frances Ward; three brothers, Raymond Dykes, Morgan Dykes and James Dykes. Wilson served our country in World War II aboard the US Bunker Hill. He was a tail-gunner and flew missions in the South Pacific theatre including missions over Tokyo. He received several commendations for heroic service. It was during this time in his life that he committed his life to Jesus. This would be the pivotal decision of his life. Wilson Dykes, lovingly known as “Grandpa” by so many was a retired insurance agent, receiving numerous achievement awards throughout his career. Having retired to North Carolina some 25 years ago, Grandpa did retirement the right way. He volunteered with numerous groups including United Community Ministries and Your Choice Pregnancy Care Center, to name a few. He was a “man of the Word” and taught Gods Word everywhere he could including retirement homes and Nash Correctional Institution. He served at Nash for over 20 years teaching the “Sanctuary Bible Class” weekly. In 2013, he was named volunteer of the year, and is greatly loved and appreciated by the men and the administration at Nash. Grandpa worshipped faithfully at Calvary Chapel of Red Oak, where he served as an elder since the founding of the church. The joy of Grandpas life was to see a soul saved through Gods grace and many were added to the kingdom through Grandpa's faithful ministry. Wilson leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 70 years, Helen May Dykes. No couple has ever shared a greater love for one another. He is also survived by his two daughters, Valorie Sauls and her husband, Timothy, of Nashville; and Melinda Vencill and her husband, Don, of Apple Valley, CA. He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren, Robert Parker, Shiloh Wecklich, Jessica Jefferys, Candace Whitaker, Timothy Wilson Rex Sauls; his 8 great-grandchildren; his sister, Amorette Reece; and his two brothers, Oscar Dykes and Charles Dykes. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Timothy Sauls officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. A private family burial will follow the service. The family will be receiving friends at the home of Jason and Jessica Jefferys, 8470 Red Oak Blvd., Nashville, after the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Chapel of Red Oak, 3731 Red Oak Battleboro Road, Battleboro, NC 27809. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and 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 Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 11/7, 1:00 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 11/7, 2:00 pm