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John Kirk  Sykes Sr.
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John Kirk Sykes Sr.

November 29, 1929 - July 21, 2019

John Kirk Sykes Sr. born on November 29,1929 in Memphis, TN to Rev. B.J. Sykes and Johnnie Wilson Sykes, returned to God's loving arms on Sunday July 21, 2019. "Sunnyboy" as he was affectionately known as a child, attended The Memphis Public School System. When, "Sunnyboy" reached his teenage years, he wanted to be called Johnny because he felt he was no longer a child. Johnny left Memphis, TN and moved to NJ, where he met and wedded Barbara Jackson. From that union a child was born John Sykes, affectionately known as "Pumpkin". Johnny retired from Daughters of Miriam in Clifton, NJ. He loved smoking cigars, playing cards, being around his family and telling stories. Johnny is Survived by Daughter, Mikija L. Moore (Kay) of Memphis, TN Sister, Dorothy J. McGhee of Memphis, TN Sister-in-Law, Annette Sykes of Douglasville, GA Sister-in-Law, Annabelle Sykes of Orange, NJ Grandchildren, Rashan Watson of Roselle, NJ and Mona L. Moore of Paterson, NJ Great-Grandchildren, Na'Mir L. Moore and Skyla D. Moore A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends Johnny was predeceased by his son John Sykes, Brothers Benjamin Sykes, Robert Lee Sykes, Deacon Watchman C. Sykes Sr., Alexander Sykes, Rev. Amos Sykes and Sister Hattie B. Sykes

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John Kirk Sykes Sr. born on November 29,1929 in Memphis, TN to Rev. B.J. Sykes and Johnnie Wilson Sykes, returned to God's loving arms on Sunday July 21, 2019. "Sunnyboy" as he was affectionately known as a child, attended The Memphis Public... View Obituary & Service Information

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