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Obituary For Sidney Sykes

Viewing: 12/7/2023 from 2pm-4pm. Leak and Sons Funeral Home. 18400 S. Pulaski Rd, country Club Hills,Illinois

Service 12/8/23 Community Covenant Church
12446 South Loomis St.
Calumet Park, IL 60827
Wake 10am -11am
Funeral 11am -12pm


Obituary
Deacon Sidney Sykes Sr., loving husband, father, and dear friend, passed away
peacefully on December 1, 2023, in his home. He was surrounded by his family.
Deacon Sykes, was a faithful member of Community Covenant Church. He enjoyed
teaching Sunday school and telling others about our Savior.
Born to Bessie Sykes in Grenada, Mississippi in 1947, he was the third of eight children
consisting of two boys and six girls. In 1969, he moved to Chicago, Illinois along with his
future wife, JoAnn Sykes. He was blessed with seven children listed from the oldest to
the youngest: Gregory Sykes, Annette Allen, Jeffery Allen Sykes, David Allen Sykes,
Melanie Sykes, Stephanie Sykes, and Sidney A. Sykes II. He has a host of grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Bessie
Sykes, four sisters, one brother, and his daughter Stephanie Sykes.
Deacon Sykes continued to be a faithful servant of the Father and the Son.
He is dearly loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
Matthew 25:21
His Master replied,
“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a
few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your Master!
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Guest Book

To the SYKES FAMILY in their time of grief, I'm truly sorry for your loss. May 'God' give you peace during this most difficult time. For more encouragement, visit our website at: JW.org and look for the video, "Comfort for Those Who Mourn."

- na

I didn't have a lot of time or memories with Big Daddy, but I will always remember the important lesson he taught me. I was always afraid of the bathroom in the basement because it was so dark. One night when I told him about my fear, he told me that I wasn't afraid of the dark, but I was afraid of what was in it, and he reminded me that there was nothing in there I needed to be afraid of. I don't know if he knew the lesson he taught me, but now when I find myself anxious of the unknown, I hear him telling me there isn't anything to be afraid of or worried about.

- na

Our Hearts And Prayers Are With You And Your Family During This Difficult Time, We Are With You In Spirit,God's Grace Be With You Love You Family In Spring Texas Linda And Family

- Linda Chancellor

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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