Edgar Dykes Jr.

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Edgar C. Dykes Jr., 76, of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 29, 1939, in St. Louis to Edgar C. and Mildred (Slattery) Dykes Sr.

Edgar served two years in the Army National Guard.

He worked for General Motors in St. Louis for 13 years and most recently was a nurse at Southeast Hospital and Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Edgar volunteered for United Cancer Assistance Network (UCAN) in Poplar Bluff.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon, of Poplar Bluff; son, Robert; daughters, Karin and Jennifer; stepson, Jay; sisters, Marie and Earlene; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Earl.

Edgar's family is following his wishes to be cremated. There will be no services.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association or United Cancer Assistance Network (UCAN), 1899 N. Westwood, Suite C, PMB #172, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.

Online condolences may be shared at fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.