George Lee Sikes Obituary
The family of George Lee Sikes in Jackson, Mississippi announces his passing on November 7, 2026. George, born on August 3, 1938 in Philadelphia, Mississippi, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Lee Sikes to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Avanell Sikes; his parents, W. P. Sikes, Sr. and Maydell Morrow Sikes; and his siblings, Mary Alice Sikes, Flora Jones, Jeri Waddell and W. P. "Bill" Sikes, Jr..
He is survived by: his daughters, Donna Sikes Sanford and Lee Ann Sikes Purvis (Danny); and his grandchildren, Adam Sanford, Casey Sanford (Erin), Hanna Weathersby and Sara Weathersby Hunt (Holden).
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Hope Baptist Church (13001 MS-488, Philadelphia, MS 39350).
