David Sikes

(ROANOKE) Services for David Sikes, 55, of Roanoke were at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at Forest Home Christian Church with the Rev. Stoney Halsey officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

Mr. Sikes died Thursday, Sept. 1, at Atlanta Medical Center of injuries sustained in an automobile accident six weeks prior.

Mr. Sikes was born June 23, 1956, the son of James Nathan and Atha Joyce Barrett Sikes. He had been a textile worker for Mohawk Industries. Mr. Sikes was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Sikes is survived by two sisters, Janet Sikes and Bethany Shelnutt, both of Roanoke; two brothers, Danny Sikes of Loudan, Tenn., and Harry “Buddy” Sikes of Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were John Burson, James Burson, Josh Burson, Nathan Sikes, Curtis Sikes, Ben Carson, Matt Richardson and J.D. Akins.

Flowers will be accepted or donations to Forest Home Christian Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.quattlebaumfuneralhome.com.

Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke.