Kevin Gene Dykes of Sullivan, Missouri was born on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri to Vernon Eugene Dykes and Imogene L. (nee Faulk) Dykes and passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the age of 62 years, 6 months and 13 days.
He graduated from Eureka High School with the Class of 1981.
On March 24, 1984 he married Linda Sue King in Gray Summit, Missouri.
He worked at Aerofil Technologies in Sullivan as an Opp 4.
Kevin had accepted the Lord.
In earlier years, Kevin and Linda found joy in traveling and camping, making memories in places like Hannibal and the Lake of the Ozarks.
He loved vintage hot rod muscle cars and old black-and-white and silent films. Kevin was a night owl with a vivid imagination. He wasn’t one for hunting or fishing unless Linda was by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Imogene Dykes; parents-in-law, Douglas Jr. and Cleo King; sister-in-law, Becky Dykes and brother-in-law, James King.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda Dykes of Sullivan, Missouri; children, Quentin Dykes and Madelynn (James Jr.) Luecke both of Sullivan, Missouri; brother, Wayne Dykes of Illinois; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joe (Marge) King of Memphis, Tennessee, Jeff King of Sullivan, Missouri, Mark (Jacki) Langworthy of Columbia, Missouri and Donna King of Doolittle, Missouri; five grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Following Kevin's wishes, the family has chosen cremation as his final disposition. The family will have a private memorial gathering at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
