Obituary of Edward Butler Sykes Jr.

EDWARD BUTLER SYKES JR.

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - April 13, 2000 

Edward B. Sykes Jr., 79, died April 11, 2000, at his home. 

Born in Wallace, N.C., he was a son of the late Edward B. Sykes Sr. and Dora Jones Sykes and the widower of Virginia Cutchin Sykes. He was a retired crane operator in the Wood Yard Department of Union Camp Corp. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of Masonic Lodge 151 AF & AM, American Legion Post 73, T.J.'s Club House, the Burdette-Black Creek Hunt Club and the Bronco Rod and Hunt Club. He was a member of Hunterdale United Church of Christ. 

Survivors include a sister, Mae Lynn; four brothers, C.J. Sykes, William Sykes, Norwood Sykes and Tommie Sykes; a special niece, Nancy Longoria; loving companion, Mary Baggett; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Myrl Sykes Davidson. 

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Poplar Spring Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Alan Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence at 22437 Shands Drive. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B9


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Edward B. Sykes Jr., 79, died 11 Apr 2000 at his home. Born in Wallace, N.C., he worked as a crane operator in the Wood Yard Department of Union Camp Corp., served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a member of Hunterdale United Church of Christ.

A graveside service was held 14 Apr 2000 at Poplar Spring Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Alan Campbell officiating.

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EDWARD BUTLER SYKES JR.

Edward B. Sykes Jr., 79, died April 11, 2000, at his home.

Born in Wallace, N.C., he was a son of the late Edward B. Sykes Sr. and Dora Jones Sykes and the widower of Virginia Cutchin Sykes. He was a retired crane operator in the Wood Yard Department of Union Camp Corp. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of Masonic Lodge 151 AF & AM, American Legion Post 73, T.J.'s Club House, the Burdette-Black Creek Hunt Club and the Bronco Rod and Hunt Club. He was a member of Hunterdale United Church of Christ.

Survivors include a sister, Mae Lynn; four brothers, C.J. Sykes, William Sykes, Norwood Sykes and Tommie Sykes; a special niece, Nancy Longoria; loving companion, Mary Baggett; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Myrl Sykes Davidson.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday [14 April 2000] in Poplar Spring Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Alan Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence at 22437 Shands Drive. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                                     |
| Name  | Edward Butler Sykes Jr.                   |
| Age   | 79                                        |
| Birth | 1921 (estimated); Wallace, North Carolina |
| Death | 11 Apr 2000; at his home                  |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                    | Relationship         | Residence  |
| Edward Butler Sykes Jr. | Decedent             | Not stated |
| Edward B. Sykes Sr.     | Father               | Not stated |
| Dora Jones Sykes        | Mother               | Not stated |
| Virginia Cutchin Sykes  | Spouse (deceased)    | Not stated |
| Mae Lynn                | Sister               | Not stated |
| C.J. Sykes              | Brother              | Not stated |
| William Sykes           | Brother              | Not stated |
| Norwood Sykes           | Brother              | Not stated |
| Tommie Sykes            | Brother              | Not stated |
| Nancy Longoria          | Niece                | Not stated |
| Mary Baggett            | Companion            | Not stated |
| Myrl Sykes Davidson     | Sister (predeceased) | Not stated |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 13 Apr 2000          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B9                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired crane operator in the Wood Yard Department of Union Camp Corp.
• Veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II.
• Member of Masonic Lodge 151 AF & AM.
• Member of American Legion Post 73.
• Member of T.J.'s Club House.
• Member of the Burdette-Black Creek Hunt Club.
• Member of the Bronco Rod and Hunt Club.
• Member of Hunterdale United Church of Christ.
• Spouse's birth name was Virginia Cutchin.


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