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Christian Allen Sykes
1964 - 2017
Christian Allen Sykes
1964 - 2017
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Christian Sykes Obituary
Seymour, TN
Christian Allen Sykes (Chris), age 53, born January 6, 1964 in Camden, Tennessee passed away on November 12, 2017 in Seymour, Tennessee.
He was a loving father to Jessi and Macy Sykes of Knoxville, and Mother of his children, Terri Sykes, son to A. Randolph Sykes and Carrie Sykes of Seymour, and brother to sister, Anna Garcia. He is also survived by Uncle Bob Keast of Birdsong Resort, Camden, Tennessee, aunt, Georgene Wade (Andrew Jones) and nephew, Jay Stevens of London, England.
He attended Sevier County High School and the Art Institute of Atlanta. He was the owner of several businesses in Knoxville including About Signs, Signs Etc. and Doodles Barbecue restaurant.
As an accomplished musician, he played the drums in several local venues. Chris was an avid motorcyclist, boating, and skiing enthusiast.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.
The family will receive friends 2-4 PM Sunday, November 19, with a celebration of his life to begin at 4 PM in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, 118 East Main Street, Sevierville. We would love for friends to share special memories. Online condolences can be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.
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Jim Ham
November 16, 2017
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Donna proffitt
November 15, 2017
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