Walter B. Lykes Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Walter B. Lykes (Lansing, Michigan), who passed away on March 9, 2021 at the age of 40. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his niece Kiani Rodgers; his grandparents, George, Gloria McKinstry, O'Neal and Elsie Mae Jackson; and his aunts, Ella Jackson and Dorothy Mae Coachman.
He is survived by: his parents, Julius Lykes (Dorothy) and Juanita Lykes; his daughter Ahjalé; his siblings, Diane Rodgers (Ivan), Julius Lykes, Jr. and William "Lonnie" Lykes (Janice); his nieces and nephews, Janae Lykes, Ivanna Rodgers, William "Tony" Lykes, Shuan Rodgers and Cameron Rodgers (Kifara); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Davina Lykes, Jazmyne Rodgers, Kierra Wray, William, Warren, Wesley Lykes and Jeremiah Rodgers; his aunts, Ruby Guyton, Lois Glover, Patricia McKinstry-Allen (Stan) and Dora Thompson; his great-aunt Dorothy McKinstry; his uncles, James Hall (Sheila), Hunter O'Neal Jackson and George "Charlie" McKinstry; his godmothers, Anna Williams, Natasha Bibbs and Élan Bridges; his aunt Elayne Chandler; and his close friend Aaron "AB" Blankenburg. He is also survived by cousins including a special cousin.
