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Charles Sykes Obituary
He was the son of the late Percy Sykes and the late Mary Sykes of Prince George, Va. Peter was the youngest of the five children. He was employed by Roper Lumber Co. for a number of years. He was a member of the Galilee Baptist Church, Stony Creek. Besides both his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elviria Briggs; three brothers, Robert, Eddie and Percy Sykes Jr.,
He leaves to cherish his memories: a daughter, Vella Brown (Weeladdie) of Richmond; one son, Charles Hill; two sisters in law, Alice Sykes and Frances Sykes, both of Petersburg; five grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, one devoted niece, Aleesha Blue (Tyrone), and two devoted friends, Mary L. Booth and Glover Pegram; two devoted caretakers, Dora Pegram and Magnolia Gordon; and other relatives and friends.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Charles will be held on Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Galilee Baptist Church, Stony Creek, with the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Linwood James, officiating, and the Rev. Dr. Carroll Robb, eulogizing.
The family will receive friends at the residence of his niece, Aleesha Blue, 12194 Flowers Road, Stony Creek, and will assemble there at 10:15 a.m. on the morning of the service.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, (804)-478-4411.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Sykes
Roy Beasley
December 18, 2008
To the Sykes family: I had the opportuntity to meet Charles in 1997, after moving here from Richmond, VA. He met me with a smile and a handshake. He helped me move into my home. Mr. Sykes was always ready to lend a helping hand. He will be missed.
Roy R. Beasley
Stony Creek, VA
Shontell Giles
December 18, 2008
May the peace of God and the comfort of his Holy Spirit be with the family.
Melvin Saunders & Family
December 18, 2008
Aleesha, We are sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold to the master's hand,and he will guide you.
Anna J, James"Billy", Wilburt, & Hattie Bonner
December 18, 2008
To The Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will strenghten you and may he find a comforting place in your hearts. Peter will be missed as he was well loved. "For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning".
sandy pond
December 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May GOD bless you and your family.
PENNE SILLS,PARHAM
December 17, 2008
To the family of the late charles Sykes,first let me say Peter" as i called him was a very good hearted person,I remember when he lived near my mom( MRS GLORIA SILLS ) IT WAS'NT ANYTHING HE WOULDNT DO TO HELP HER AND FOR THAT I WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL! ALSO WHEN MY BROTHER wOODIE SILLS WAS ALIVE PETER ALWAYS LOOKED OUT FOR HIM TOO. JUST LIKE ME AND THE REST OF MY FAMILY WE ARE SURE OUR HEAVENLY FATHER SAW ALL THE GOOD WE SAW YOU KNOW HE DOESENT ALWAYS SEE THE BAD THINGS PEOPLE DO BUT ALSO THE GOOD, SO YOU KEEP YOUR HEAD UP GODS IN CHARGE YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
SHERIFF RAYMOND BELL
December 17, 2008
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR,
FAMILY DURING YOUR TIME OF NEED,
MAY HEAVEN SMILE UPON YOU.
Elise Boyd
December 17, 2008
Vella- I am so sorry for your loss. We appreciate you so much and are truly grieving with you. We love you!
Linda
December 17, 2008
Vella,
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kate from Manchester High
December 17, 2008
Thinking about you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
LaShanda Griffin
December 15, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
December 15, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you at this particular time. Rev.21:3,4.
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