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Deacon Joe Turner Sykes, 71, our beloved husband, fa ther, grandfather and brother has moved from his old house to his new house on April 5, 2005.
He was born in Ben ham, Kentucky on June 13, 1933 to the late Turn er and Myrtle Sykes.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Yvonne; children, Joe T. (Sally) Skyes Jr., Hyloka Hale, Janice (Donald) Sommerville, Jonetta McClain, Donna (Nathaniel) Evans, all of Akron, Ellane Williams and son Drake Breckenridge of Columbus, Ohio, Walter (Ann) Render, Christine Render, all of Akron, Ohio, Earl and Timmy Render of Cleveland, Ohio; 27 grandchil dren; and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ernestine Wood bridge of Dale City, Va., Katherine Webster of Washington, D.C., Roberta (Robert) Per son of Medina, Ohio, Ardina (Robert) Roddy of Akron, Ohio; and numerous nieces, neph ews, relatives and friends; best friends, Pastors Robert and Mary Palmer.
Viewing hours Saturday, April 9, 2005, 10 to 11 a.m, with services at 11 a.m. at Zion Pentecostal Church of Christ, 14102 Harvard Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44128.
Condolences sent to 1880 Ganyard Rd., Akron, Ohio 44313.
(Lucas Memorial Chapel, 440-735-3030.)
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JACKIE HUMPHREY-WYATT
April 23, 2005
WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS MY FEELINGS DEACON SYKES YOU WILL BE FOREVER MISSED THANKS FOR TEACHING ME ABOUT THE LORD WHEN I WAS A CHILD ... I WILL NEVER FORGET. GOD BLESS SIS COOKIE DEACON HUMPHREY DAUGHTER
Ellis & Carla Polk
April 17, 2005
To the Sykes Families:
Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We know that God is in control and we live for the day to be with him. Your hearts may be heavy, you might even feel alone just remember God promised never to leave us alone. Lean on him when you think you can't go on.....he'll be your strength.
What a great reunion we will have, when we all get to heaven! We love you all and we're there for you!
Patricia Allen-Veal
April 16, 2005
To the Sykes Family;
May God bless you and keep you in his comforting care always. I know that one day all of us must take this path, but remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. When I looked at your dad picture all of the memories of living of Lods Street came like a rushing flood in my mind.
Hold on to your memories and cherish them whenever you can, for they will help you through this trying time.
Bishop Robert D. Bell
April 12, 2005
Dear Sykes Family,
I know the pain you must feel, but in time the Lord will heal and ease the hurt, keep praying for strengh, and if no one else encourages you, encourage yourself in the Lord. Deacon is now in the presence of the Lord waiting for us so Jesus can be crowned King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We love you
Rev. & Mrs. R. Stacey Jenkins
April 11, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to you and yours during the loss of your beloved father. From personal experience we've enjoyed Deacon Sykes spirit. He was a most gentle and loving person.
You are in our prayers.
All Our Love
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