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Frederick Sykes Obituary
Frederick 'Dwain' Sykes left us without his smile on May 17th, 2021 at the age of 62 to be with his Lord. Dwain passed unexpectedly after a truck accident without injury to another.
Dwain is survived by, and will be sorely missed by, his parents, Leona Faye and Elmer Sykes, his wife, Lynne Sykes, his two daughters, Melissa Sykes and E. 'Shelby' Eminisor (Adam), his two stepsons Trey and Taylor Cino, his sisters, Lynetta 'Lynn' Todd, of Indiana and Pamela (James) Smith, of St. Augustine, two grandchildren Jaylen Sykes and Lincoln Masters, his beloved nieces and nephews, Holly, Bruce, Dawn and Jay. Several great nieces and great nephews.
Dwain was born on March 12, 1959 in Ft. Knox, Kentucky while his father was in the army. Dwain moved to Florida with his family at the age of 13 where he attended St. Augustine High School. Right out of high school he started a successful career at Publix Super Markets as an associate and quickly became a Manager of the Produce department where he made many friends of his co-workers and the people he served with a pleasure. Dwain retired from Publix at the age of 56 and traveled with his wife on many wonderful adventures both, near and far. He enjoyed his hunting camp and hunting buddies. He spent his lifetime helping others, working hard, fishing, scuba diving, enjoying his family, friends and his beer.
Though he did not attend church regularly in his later life, everyone knew Dwain to be a spiritual man. Everyone admired him and would look to him for help and advice. Dwain had a wonderful sense of humor that kept everyone smiling and loving to be around him. He adored his wife so much, all her friends envied her because of her good luck. He will be surely missed and loved by all.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Monday May 24, 2021 at Craig Funeral Home, burial will be in Craig Memorial Park. A visitation will be held starting at 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Monday at Craig Funeral Home. For those unable to attend the funeral it can be viewed live streaming beginning five minutes before the service or viewed later by following this link:
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1621528748116339
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Barry Brewer
May 26, 2021
I will always remember working with Dwain. He was a joy to work with. Missing his smile.
Tracy K
May 25, 2021
I worked with Dwain at Publix and I know what a wonderful man he is. He will be missed
Audra Wine
May 24, 2021
So sorry for your loss... so enjoyed working with Dwain at Publix for many years .. always a smile on his face and having fun even at work .. .. thoughts and prayers to all
Audra Wine
Charyl L Birckelbaw
May 24, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you all through this time of loss.
Love Charyl
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Jo Hockman
May 21, 2021
I enjoy working with him in the produce department, sorry to hear about the loss.
Joe Jacalone
May 21, 2021
Very sorry to hear about his passing, my condolences to the family.
Lydia Duncan
May 20, 2021
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Dwain's family. Dwain was a wonderful person who was always friendly, always kind, and always wore a smile. I worked with Dwain at the Publix Store #199 until 1988. I think we both transferred to the Publix Store #336 at the beach in 1988, then transferred to the Publix Store #377 at Moultrie when it opened in 1989. I have great memories of 22 years with my Publix family and Dwain was part of that family. My prayers are with his wife and each of his family and loved ones as they travel this painful journey of his passing.
Robin Tyree
May 20, 2021
I have known him for many years I worked with his first wife Karen when they were dating. He was a sweet guy, always had something nice to say and I don't know anyone that could say one bad word about him. He will surely be missed. God Bless and keep the ones he left behind. RIP
Becky Williams
May 20, 2021
Dwain you have always been like a brother to me also one of the best Managers ever RIP we all are heart broken but God has a bigger job for you ❤❤❤❤ RIP Freddy we love you
Karen Durling
May 20, 2021
He will be going fishing with David Durling!
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