Dykes, Jerry

Jerry Dykes, retired minister at First Baptist Church, Sylacauga, died July 3. He was 74. Dykes began his ministry at First, Sylacauga, in 1971 as minister of youth and music. During his 36 years of ministry, he served in many other capacities at the church including administration, senior adult ministry and leading various choirs and ensembles before retiring in 2007.…