Rest Neil, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army.
Neil Hamilton Sikes Jr.
February 1, 2026
Neil Hamilton Sikes, Jr., 69, died peacefully surrounded by loving family on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Neil was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was a 1974 Wichita Heights graduate and a retired Medical Sonographer, as well as a proud Army Veteran & a citizen of Cherokee Nation.
Preceded in death by his father, Neil Sikes; grandparents, Joseph and Pauline Sikes, James A. and Laura Scott.
Survived by his wife, Debbie (Olliff) Sikes; mother, Patricia “Pat” Sikes; son, Devin (Sheebani) Sikes of Houston, TX; stepdaughter, Kelsey (Taylor) McCann of Wichita; stepson, Max (Leslie Johns) McCann of New Orleans, LA; grandchildren, Bodhi Sikes and Silas Sikes of Houston, TX; sisters, Melody Sikes of Wichita, Cynthia Yorkin of Los Angeles, CA, Marla Sue (Scott) Propeck of Tucson, AZ; brother, Tad Sikes of Madisonville, LA.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – East Chapel.
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