Robert Edwin Lykes Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Edwin Lykes of Shelby, Alabama, born in Washington, District of Columbia, who passed away on February 1, 2026 at the age of 83. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Edwin Lykes to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Donna Harbuck Lykes; and his parents, Edwin Herbert Lykes and Lois Pulliam Lykes. He is survived by: his sister Diane Lykes Purdes; his children, Richard Lykes (Laurel), Karen Lykes Ellis (Mike), Derrick Lykes and Philip Lykes; his stepchildren, Amy Stephens, Michele Williams (Chris) and Lauren Taggart (Nick); his grandchildren, Jason Hiestand (Paige), Danielle Hiestand Gray (Ryan), Cheyanne Burns, Katelynn Lykes, Ashley Lykes, Adam Lykes, Sarah Lykes, Ellison Lykes and Andrew Lykes; and his great grandchildren, Aubree Kelley and Aiden Kelley.