Talmadge Laverne Dykes, 66, a resident of Franklinton born March 3, 1947, died Thursday, May 29, 2013 at his residence.

He was a truck driver and a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Franklinton.

He is survived by his wife, Marye Walker Dykes of Franklinton; a daughter, Debbie Cutrer of Mt. Hermon; two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy Laverne and Kristy Dykes and Randell Laverne and Cathy Dykes, all of Franklinton; grandchildren, Daniel Lea, Megan Martin, Samantha Newman, Timothy Dykes, Jacey Dykes and Mackayla Dykes; four great-grandchildren, Blayton Lea, Hayden Grace Martin, Kyler Martin and Anniston Jae Newman; three sisters, Kathryn Lee of Poplarville, Miss., Nell Perry of Greensburg, Miss. and Carolyn Pierce of Poplarville, Miss.; and a brother, Jerry Dykes of Holden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Vida Spears Dykes, six sisters and one brother.

Visitation will begin Saturday, June 1 at 6 p.m. at First United Pentecostal Church in Franklinton and will continue until time for the funeral service at 2 p.m. Sunday, with Bro. James Hamilton, Rev. Paul Watts and Rev. Bobby Ray Spears officiating. Burial will follow in the Nobles Cemetery.

Crain Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituaries can be viewed online at www.crainfh.com.