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Matthew Sykes Obituary

Sykes Jr. Matthew Sykes Jr., 69, passed away, March 11, 2013 at his residence. Retired from U.S. Marines and DCSC. Preceded in death by parents, son Matthew Sykes III, two brothers and a sister. Survived by loving wife, Betty Sykes; son, Michael Sykes; brothers, Charles (Vera) Sykes, Bartholomew (Candie) Sykes; sisters, Gail, Teda and Angielon Sykes; grandchildren, Anthony, Anieca, Michael and Makiya Sykes; other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life Service, 12Noon Friday, March 22, 2013, GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 867 S. JAMES RD. Family will receive friends 11 a.m. until time of service. Burial with military honors at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may sign condolences at www.garymemorialchapel.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2013.

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