Uncle T , was my Hero, we had so many good times,& good story’s he was always a good listener. I’m going to miss most of all enjoying a good cup of coffee with him everyone knows Our Family loves a good cup of coffee Uncle T .you taught me so many good values and how a man should treat a me I’m also going to miss us talking much trash on the phone for many hours . You was a good Listener . you would always help fix anything we needed it done and also didn’t like if someone else did the job wrong you were always a good inspector. Inspecting every detail of a job. I remember when you first decided to write your book you were so excited. And I was so proud of you. You tough me how to continue to appreciate God’s gifts. Then you Started flying your helicopters again and how excited you were you always have a great smile. Whenever you wanted to accomplish something new you always put your best foot Forward (Uncle T ) y’all always be my hero , no one can ever take your place!!! I love you and I will miss you. I promise I will always check on auntie Linda. Till we meet again ! please hug and kiss all our family.Up there now that you got your wing

Jen & The entire Dykes family, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please do accept our condolences . We are asking God to give you strength to make it through this journey. We will keep you and the family in continuous Prayer.❤️

I'm writing this on behalf of my mother,Betty Eaddy, this is what she wants me to say, dear brother I will miss u , already, I'm so sorry this time has come, I tried to call u while u were in the hospital, no answer, I understood u had to get better, I just wished I had a chance to hear your voice one last time, but I no your in a better place, no your in heaven with mom, and I will never forget the good time love u tom, RIP

I am soo lost for words right now, but I will always remember unkle tom , and everything he has ever taught me, but most of all when I needed answers concerning my situation, of me not being sure if I had the Corona virus, I called him while he was in the hospital, and he walked me threw all the necessary steps I should take , what to do, and what not to do., what to take, and what not to take, I listened, I learned, and took heed, and because of that i felt better, and got threw my sickness, all I wanted to do was call him to let him no I was better, and hoping he was better, but I never got that chance but thank u god for allowing me to speak to him one last time ,which was a week ago , I will truly miss u and I no your in heaven with grandma looking down at the family wishing all of us well R.I.P.

I’m sorry we’ve lost our Uncle on this earthly plane. We know he’s gone on to a better place reunited with our dear loved ones who have gone before. Uncle Tommy as we called him as kids was intelligent, hard working, and extremely talented. I remember him singing pieces from operas and singing scales of music at grandmom’s house. He could have had a career as a concert singer. He was an inspiration. He was a self made man who succeeded in everything he was part of. I pray for God to provide strength and comfort to Aunt Linda, Michelle, Jennifer, Thomas Jr (Tommy) and our entire family.

I remember he had a Chevy Impala and spent the entire weekend helping him replace the transmission. I was about 17 years old or so and remember laying on my back and having to hold the transmission up so he can screw it in place. I also remember him telling me, "if I dropped the transmission, we both will be hurt". I was so proud that he trusted me and was able to drive the car to the Philadelphia Naval Base for work on Monday. He will be missed.

Our family would like to say how saddened we are that Mr Dykes has left this world and gone home to be with the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you, his family. Keep his memories close at heart and may you all find peace and comfort in the days, months, years to come. May God bless each and every one of you and Mr Dykes rest in heaven with our heavenly father.

Thomas you will be deeply missed I will never forget all the encouraging words you have instilled to me and my children Rest In Peace my dear brother ❤️