Denton Jerome Dykes

Denton Jerome Dykes, born September 13, 1929 passed from this life April 21, 2020. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He devoted his life to his wife of 56 years and his family. He was born and raised in Dykes, Kentucky. He enlisted in the Army/Aircorp and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan in the Korean War and proudly served his country. He impressed his superiors and received several recommendations. Because of his love of flying, he became a commercial airline pilot and flew for 35 years. When he had to retire at 60 years old, he became a flight engineer. He then studied to become an aviation instructor and taught until he was 80 years old. He had many hobbies which included ham radio, chess, go karts, and a love for animals. His life’s passion was education, and passing his knowledge onto others was a joy to him. He is preceded in death by his wife Nancy, parents Evalene and Fount Dykes and stepmother Juanta Dykes. He is survived by his children Susan (Louis Turman), Rebecca Larsh, Denton Dykes: a sister Trudy Ragle, a brother F.C. (Maxine) Dykes, grandchildren Amanda (Josiah) Simpson, Heather Snow, Andrew (Ashley) Blessing and Shawn (Ashley) Turman, 5 great grandchildren and many cousins and nieces and nephews. A private committal service will be held at a later date at the Mill Springs National Cemetery at Nancy, KY.