Jimmy Herman Dykes, Sr., age 65, of Citronelle, AL, died Thursday, January 3, 2013, at his residence. He was retired from the oilfield where he worked as a welder. He was preceded in death by his daughter Debbie Everette. He is survived by his mother - Carrie Cleveland; daughter - Michelle Ezell; three sons - Jimmy Dykes, Wayne Dykes, Shawn Dykes; four brothers - Glenn Dykes, Lee Dykes, Edward Garrett, Bobby Garrett, fifteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. A wake will be held 6-9pm Friday, January 4, 2013 at Freeman Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 1pm Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Brightwater Cemetery in Needham, AL with Rev. Dino Danzey officiating.