Freddie Otha Sikes, 76, of Jesup, Ga., passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. The Bacon County native had lived in Wayne County most of his life and was a member of Cornerstone United Pentecostal Church. He loved fishing and spending time with his family and friends. His wife of 49 years, Marilyn A. Tillman Sikes preceded him in death along with his parents, Mitchell and Eunita Harris Sikes; brothers, Harold, Eddie and Neal Sikes; a great grandson, DeOntia Butler, Jr.

Survivors are his children, Louis (Dana) Terrell of Jacksonville, Fla., Dana (Roy) Tabb of Jesup and Joshua (Logan) Sikes of Hortense; grandchildren, Roy (Andie) Arielle, Alexxis Tabb, Matthew Terrell, Anthony Jordan, Joshlyn, Dakota, and Oliver Axel Sikes; great grandchildren, Bryelle, Ryder, Kinsley, Korbin, Ariabella, Kordale and Oaklie Tabb; a sister, Wilma “Faye” Cribbs; sisters-in-law, Paula Sikes and Ernestine Scurry; brothers-in-law, Charles and Kenneth Tillman and Sylvester “Buddy” Scurry; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.