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Cecil Sykes Obituary
Mr. Sykes was a native of Simpson County, the son of James W. and Annie Mae Sykes.
He was an Air Force Veteran of World War II. He was a Chemist and before retirement worked as Superintendent of Water Works for the city of Jackson for 20 years. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ella Walker Sykes, his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include: his wife, Shirley Sykes of Mt. Olive; one step-daughter, Sybil Butler of New Hebron, a foster daughter, Marie Tagmir of Oklahoma City, Okla.; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Sykes of Gulfport.
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Memories and Condolences
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Hazel Kyzar
November 26, 2006
Sorry, I made a typo and put "AK" instead of "AZ" on the entry in the Guest Book. I hope all of the family had a blessed Thanksgiving in spite of the circumstances. I'm sure Mr. Sykes was greatly missed.
Hazel Blair Kyzar
November 11, 2006
I'm really sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Sykes. I don't think I knew him but remember that Ms. Shirley worked in New Hebron at the factory with my mother, Clydia Blair. Also, Sybil, I think you and Doris were about the same age, weren't you?
This will be a huge adjustment for all of you and we will pray for all of you as you make it in your lives.
God is faithful and he will give you strength daily.
Sybil, if you will send me your e-mail address, I'll send you an invitation to join our Pinola web site.
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