Celebrating the life of
James Edward Sikes
June 13, 1940 - February 28, 2015
James Edward Sikes, age 74, died Saturday, February 28, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Ed was born in Waycross, GA on June 13, 1940 to the late Ralph & Adria Wildes Sikes. He was a graduate of Savannah High School Class of 1958. He served in the Air Force National Guard and attended Georgia Southern College. He retired from AT&T after 42 years of service. Ed’s passions included golf, line dancing, gardening, and most of all working out/socializing at the Islands YMCA.
Ed is survived by his wife, Sandy Orvin Sikes; daughter, Jamie Ellen Sikes & John Nikerle of Woodstock, GA.; his stepdaughters, Kimberly Newman (Earl), Kelly Scott; mother-in-law, Betty Newsome Orvin; his sisters, Linda Kennerk (Harry), Carolyn McNaughton (Phil); Uncles Mac Wildes (Cindy) & Griff Wildes (Artie); Aunt Jean Wildes Thomas; step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 3 from 5-7 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
A celebration of his life will be held at Wilmington Island United Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 4 at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made in his memory to Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd., Savannah, GA 31410 and/or Islands YMCA, 66 Johnny Mercer Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31410.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
I would like to express my condolences to the Sikes family for the loss of your dear love one. May you find comfort in the loving promise found at Revelation 21:4 where there will be a time of no more death, mourning, outcry or pain. A guarantee that these former things will pass away.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND ED"S FAMILY TODAY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE, AUNT MARESE AND FAMILY.
- MARESE GILES, SAVANNAH , GA
I am so sorry for your loss. I can only tell you it does get easier as time passes.
- Barbara Nafis Bormes, Savannah, ga
Sandy , I am thinking of you. With deepest sympathy. Marianne.
- Marianne E. Kunnmann, Savannah, Ga.
Linda & Family, My sincere sympathy on the passing of your dear brother and friend. Offering you peace, love and comfort at this most difficult time.
- Marcie Kennerk, Indianapolis, IN
Dear Linda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Love Carolyn Emerick
- Carolyn Emerick, Savannah,, Georgia
Ed was my brother-in-Christ. Ed was a solid family man with a loving, kind and honest way. He inspired me to reach for the greater heights life offers and life's deeper love. Prayers from the Crusader's Class of First Baptist Church of Atlanta continue for Ed's family. May we welcome God's comfort and strength and continue in the inspiration Ed leaves with each of us.
- Jim Brewer, Atlanta, GA
Sandy, our thoughts are with you and we extend our deepest sympathy. We are both grieved on the loss of your beloved Ed.
- David & Linda Renton, Pooler, GA
Sandy, I am so so sorry for your loss. Always looked forward to seeing you and Ed on the dance floor, as we challenged our minds to recall the steps! My heart is heavy for your pain. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Respectfully, Karen Olenick, Savannah, Ga.
- Karen Olenick, Savannah, Ga
To our niece Jamie Ellen, Ed's wife Sandy, and his family we were so sad to hear about your loss. He was always kind to us and our children. You will be in our thoughts as you morn the loss of Ed.
- Lynn and Reita Caraway, Herndon, VA
Share your condolences with the family
- Cooper family, Savannah, Ga
I would like to express my condolences to the Sikes family for the loss of your dear love one. May you find comfort in the loving promise found at Revelation 21:4 where there will be a time of no more death, mourning, outcry or pain. A guarantee that these former things will pass away.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND ED"S FAMILY TODAY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE, AUNT MARESE AND FAMILY.
- MARESE GILES, SAVANNAH , GA
I am so sorry for your loss. I can only tell you it does get easier as time passes.
- Barbara Nafis Bormes, Savannah, ga
Sandy , I am thinking of you. With deepest sympathy. Marianne.
- Marianne E. Kunnmann, Savannah, Ga.
Linda & Family, My sincere sympathy on the passing of your dear brother and friend. Offering you peace, love and comfort at this most difficult time.
- Marcie Kennerk, Indianapolis, IN
Dear Linda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Love Carolyn Emerick
- Carolyn Emerick, Savannah,, Georgia
Ed was my brother-in-Christ. Ed was a solid family man with a loving, kind and honest way. He inspired me to reach for the greater heights life offers and life's deeper love. Prayers from the Crusader's Class of First Baptist Church of Atlanta continue for Ed's family. May we welcome God's comfort and strength and continue in the inspiration Ed leaves with each of us.
- Jim Brewer, Atlanta, GA
Sandy, our thoughts are with you and we extend our deepest sympathy. We are both grieved on the loss of your beloved Ed.
- David & Linda Renton, Pooler, GA
Sandy, I am so so sorry for your loss. Always looked forward to seeing you and Ed on the dance floor, as we challenged our minds to recall the steps! My heart is heavy for your pain. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Respectfully, Karen Olenick, Savannah, Ga.
- Karen Olenick, Savannah, Ga
To our niece Jamie Ellen, Ed's wife Sandy, and his family we were so sad to hear about your loss. He was always kind to us and our children. You will be in our thoughts as you morn the loss of Ed.
- Lynn and Reita Caraway, Herndon, VA
Share your condolences with the family
- Cooper family, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
