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David Sykes Obituary
David Watson Sykes, age 90, of Quincy, FL, died Friday, May 27, 2011, at Big Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee. He was born in Bristol, FL, on April 5, 1921, to the late J.D. Sykes and Susie Johnson Sykes.
Watson graduated from Liberty County High School in 1940. He served his country in World War II on board the Charles F. Hughes, which was stationed in Tokyo Bay when the Japanese surrendered. After his tour of duty he returned to Quincy and opened Sykes Fine Foods, a grocery store that is presently being operated by his son, Wendy Sykes.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Belle Lee Sykes and his children, Kay Sykes Siemon (Robbie) of West Palm Beach, FL and Wendy Sykes (Amy Mahorner Sykes) of Quincy. He is also survived by his sister, Doris Sykes Chandler of Quincy and his brother, J.D. Sykes of Mesa, Arizona. He was grandfather to Blake Siemon (Alexis), Jennifer Siemon and Scott Siemon (Tamara) and great-grandfather to Gabrielle and Patrick Siemon and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Monday, May 30, 2011, from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church, Quincy. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Ctr. Blvd., Tallahassee, Fl., 32308, or First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 70, Quincy, FL., 32353.
Charles McClellan Funeral Home in Quincy, Fl., (850.627.7677) is in charge of arrangements.
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Robert Story
May 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 29, 2011
To the Sikes Family,
I am from Bristol and worked at Citzens Bank in 1971. Your father and grand told me many stories about the old Susie Sikes house South of town where we had had picnics and played as children. My Daddy passed away in July of last year and I told him about Mr. Sikes and he verified the stories and when he came to see me we went to visit at the store--more stories and good laughs. Memories can never taken away from you, hold them tight. You will all be in my prayers and thoughts, Linda Summers (daughter of Little Jack E. Summers).
May 29, 2011
Wendy & Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Your family & store are one of my precious memories of Quincy. My Mother (Daisy Sharon),my children & I loved shopping in your store & visiting with the employees. Your father was certainly a fine southern gentlemen - our family was blessed to have known him. I appreciated so much your delivery service when Mother became disabled & I was 300 miles away. Your father will be missed by many folks in Gadsden County - his legacy will remain forever for he certainly touched many lives in a good way. May God bless & comfort you all as you face these very sad days. Love & Prayers Dottie Belise & family (Daisy Sharon's daughter)
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