Background
Dykes, David Orlo was born on January 16, 1953 in Ruston, Louisiana, United States. Son of Orlo W. and Bessie Mary (Chessnut) Dykes.
Dykes, David Orlo was born on January 16, 1953 in Ruston, Louisiana, United States. Son of Orlo W. and Bessie Mary (Chessnut) Dykes.
Bachelor, Samford University, 1975. Master of Divinity, Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, 1977. Doctor of Ministry, Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, 1983.
Pastor, Tallaweka Baptist Church, Tallassee, Alabama, 1977-1980; pastor, First Baptist Church, Oneonta, Alabama, 1980-1984; senior pastor, 1st Baptist Church, Gardendale, Alabama, since 1984.
Trustee Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, since 1983. Board directors Brother Bryan Rescue Mission, Birmingham, Alabama, since 1987. Board regents Mobile (Alabama) College, since 1987.
Member of Rotary (vice president Oneonta club 1984).
Married Cindy Chafin, June 1, 1974. Children: Jennifer Christian, Laura Grace.
