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1938
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2019
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Bob Sykes Obituary
Born July 10, 1938, in Monroe, MI, Bob was the son of Horace and Minnie (Buchanan) Sykes. He was a 1956 Ida High School Graduate. He also earned an Associates Degree in Accounting from Monroe County Community College, Monroe, MI. He married Virginia "Ginger" Ruth Witt on February 24, 1976, in Ida, MI, in his twin sisters home, (Bonnie). He was a 50 year employee of Hydromatic of Toledo, OH, as a financial secretary for 12 consecutive terms. he also served as district committee man from 1970-1973. He retired in 2007. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, LaSalle, MI., UAW Local 14 Toledo, OH. Bob was an avid U of M football fan, loved NASCAR, golfing, and his cats, Sara, Katie and Buttercup.
Survivors include: his wife Virginia "Ginger", Children; Dawn (Randy) Clark, Bob (Debbie) Sykes Jr., Lisa (Jim) Nichols, Sue (Mark) Thomas; a twin sister, Bonnie Francious; grandchildren, Michael, Jessica, Justen, Sam, Christian, Cayleb, Cara, Rhonda (Bob), Rebecca (Jason), Ginger (Steven), Eric (Kelly Ann), Drew (Macy) and 4 soon to be 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Stanley.
Memorial contributions ca be made to: Monroe County Humane Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
To send the family condolences please go online to: www.capaulfuneralhome.com.
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Richard l Francois
February 11, 2019
My sincere condolence to all of Bob family.
Kathy & Ron Nowak
February 10, 2019
Bob and Debbie, so sorry for your loss!
Karen Smigelski
February 8, 2019
Bob is a great guy ! I've known him since I was a kid he was always nice and everyone loved him a great family friend and will always be missed would always do anything for anyone ❤Karen (ps) GO BLUE just for u Bob from a buckeye
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