Keith-Sikes-Obituary

Keith Sikes

Springfield, Massachusetts

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Keith R. Sikes, 67, of Springfield passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2020. He leaves his beloved wife, Margaret (Thompson) Sikes; his stepdaughter, Alice Dion and her husband Joseph of Longmeadow; his stepson, Henry Robinson and his wife Katie of Longmeadow; his brothers, Darrell...

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He was my editor at STCC. Sorry to see he's gone so young.

Keith... You were a rare light, one that will never fade. Rest easy, my friend. You are missed more than words will ever say.

So long, Keith and thanks for some inspired moments. The world was better because you were in it.

My most sincere condolences to all of the family. I had the pleasure of working with keith at Turley publications for several years. He was also a mentor for me in my early years as a photographer. I am truly honored to have know him


Saddened to learn of Keith's passing. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. Rest in Peace from your old neighborhood friends. Bobby Bruscoe (Gary and Jays place ca. 1971)

I share in the words said by Michael. I also send my sincerest condolences to Meg, Darrell, Mark and the rest of Keith's family and friends. I first met Keith as we both went to high school together at Tech from 1969 - 1971. I also had so many memories of the time we spent in Springfield and the years Keith was living in Long Beach and other areas of Southern California as he worked as a photo journalist for various newspapers. I was fortunate to be with him on many of his photo ops with...

Sincerest condolences to Meg and Darrell and the rest of Keith's family. There are so many memories of the times we spent together. Keith wasn't one to watch life go by. He jumped in with both feet. I was able to participate in many of those life experiences. We were friends in high school and remained friends after he traded his purple fringe jacket for a nice camera and tape recorder and went to L.A. to jump into photojournalism with both feet. When I relocated out west three years later...

Keith was a wonderful companion and constant friend. We had many good times in our younger years and a few memorable adventures that we can never reveal!
Rock on buddy.

Maryellen

Dear Meg and family,
Our sincerest condolences to you all... Sending along our love, support and friendship and hoping that the wonderful memories you have will help to get you through this most difficult time.
Kathy, Joe and family