Jon Sikes, age 76, of Wallace, North Carolina passed peacefully from his earthly body to his new glorified body in heaven on Monday, May 18, 2026, after a long and painful illness.

He was born on January 9, 1950, in New Hanover County to the late Joseph Earl and Launa Harrell Sikes.  Jon was also preceded in death by his first wife, Janice James Sikes; his second wife Peggy Foy Sikes, his son Kevin Sikes and sister Bonita Chiquita Clayton.

Jon attended and minister at many different churches near and far, but Wallace Pentecostal Holiness Church was his home church.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his two stepsons whom he considered his own sons, Guy W. Croom and wife Janeth of Wallace and Donald Croom, Jr. of Wallace; his grandchildren Tyler Brett Sikes, Logan Croom, Garrett Croom and Brandon Parker and wife Jordon, sister Martha Sikes Thompson; brother Joseph Earl Sikes, Jr., nieces and nephews Tammy Bishop, Chris Clayton, Lindsay Souza, Amy Johnson, Patrick Watkins, Brandon Sikes and Courtney Sikes; special aunt and uncle Linda and Charles Harrell; special friends from Pennsylvania - Sid, Linda, Sidney Sr., Nicole, Kim, Sid Jr., Ethan, Evan, Estella, Pastor Karl Horne, Robin Horne, Lou and Brandon and extended family and friends that loved Jon dearly.

Jon was a wonderful father, stepfather, grandfather and brother who loved his family with all his heart. He was a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in life, but his greatest joy was spending time with those he loved.  He was a small man in statue but had a big heart and was always willing to help anyone in need. Jon loved people and was loved in return. With a kind spirit and compassion for others, Jon had numerous friends that reaches across the United States.  He was a hard worker and good provider for his family.  Jon was also a man of great determination.  When he set his mind on something, you could not change it.  He was determined to do it his way.  Jon was a talker who loved to share stories, opinions, jokes and the Lord with others.  He loved life and gave fully.  Most of all Jon loved his Savior Jesus Christ and his faith carried him through his lengthy and difficult illness.  Jon will surely be missed but treasured memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Wallace Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Bobby Smith officiating.

A special "Thank You" to Charlie Register, Kayla Maready and Brett Sikes for the exceptional care you gave to Jon during the past months and for making his life more comfortable during his last days on earth.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Wallace, NC.