Horace Sykes Obituary Tommy Sykes November 29, 1934 － October 2, 2022 Franklin － Horace Stanley "Tommy" Sykes, Sr., 87, passed away October 2, 2022 in his home with family by his side. Born in Franklin, he was a son of the late Edward Butler Freeman Sykes and Dora Alice Jones Sykes. He was also predeceased by two sisters, Myrl Davidson and Dora Mae Lynn, four brothers, Edward, CJ, Buddy, and Norwood Sykes and a son-in-law, Rob Councill. Tommy was a roll finishing supervisor at Union Camp Corporation with 45 years of service. He was a former National Guardsman for 11 years, a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge #151AF & AM, a former Knight of Columbus, and a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Tommy was an avid New York Yankee fan. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years, Veronica Dillman "Vera" Sykes; a daughter, Deborah Councill Hewett (Gary); a son, Stanley Sykes (Donna); four grandchildren, Courtney C. Williamson (Stephen), Whitney C. Hardin (Michael), Bridget S. Parr (Philip), and Dustin Sykes; three great grandchildren, Olivia Williamson, Waylen Parr, and Bodhi Hardin; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM Thursday, October 6, 2022 in Wright Funeral Home with Father Emmanuel Mensah and Rev. Jim Foreman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church Building Fund. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/tommy-sykes 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/horace-sykes-obituary?id=36686219 3) $ https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/*\.* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Horace Stanley "Tommy" Sykes Sr., 87, died on 2 October 2022 at home in Franklin. He worked at Union Camp Corporation for 45 years. Tommy was a National Guardsman, Mason, and Knight of Columbus. He loved the New York Yankees. Survivors included his wife Vera, two children, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Memorial Service was held at 2 PM on 6 October 2022 in Wright Funeral Home. Father Emmanuel Mensah and Rev. Jim Foreman officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations were requested for St. Jude Catholic Church Building Fund. Burial location was not specified. ### The Edited Obituary Tommy Sykes 29 November 1934 - 2 October 2022 Franklin - Horace Stanley "Tommy" Sykes Sr., 87, passed away 2 October 2022 in his home with family by his side. Born in Franklin, he was a son of the late Edward Butler Freeman Sykes and Dora Alice Jones Sykes. He was also predeceased by two sisters, Myrl Davidson and Dora Mae Lynn, four brothers, Edward, CJ, Buddy, and Norwood Sykes and a son-in-law, Rob Councill. Tommy was a roll finishing supervisor at Union Camp Corporation with 45 years of service. He was a former National Guardsman for 11 years, a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge #151 AF & AM, a former Knight of Columbus, and a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Tommy was an avid New York Yankee fan. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years, Veronica Dillman "Vera" Sykes; a daughter, Deborah Councill Hewett (Gary); a son, Stanley Sykes (Donna); four grandchildren, Courtney C. Williamson (Stephen), Whitney C. Hardin (Michael), Bridget S. Parr (Philip), and Dustin Sykes; three great grandchildren, Olivia Williamson, Waylen Parr, and Bodhi Hardin; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Thursday, 6 October 2022 in Wright Funeral Home with Father Emmanuel Mensah and Rev. Jim Foreman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church Building Fund. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Horace Stanley Tommy Sykes Sr. | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 87 | | Birth | 29 November 1934; Franklin | | Death | 2 October 2022; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------------|------------------------|----------------------| | Horace Stanley Tommy Sykes Sr. | Decedent | Franklin | | Veronica Dillman Vera Sykes | Spouse | Unknown | | Deborah Councill Hewett | Child | Unknown | | Stanley Sykes | Child | Unknown | | Courtney C. Williamson | Grandchild | Unknown | | Whitney C. Hardin | Grandchild | Unknown | | Bridget S. Parr | Grandchild | Unknown | | Dustin Sykes | Grandchild | Unknown | | Olivia Williamson | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Waylen Parr | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Bodhi Hardin | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Edward Butler Freeman Sykes | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Dora Alice Jones Sykes | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Myrl Davidson | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Dora Mae Lynn | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Edward Sykes | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | CJ Sykes | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Buddy Sykes | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Norwood Sykes | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Rob Councill | Predeceased Son-in-law | -- | ### Other Relevant Information Tommy Sykes was a roll finishing supervisor at Union Camp Corporation for 45 years. He served in the National Guard for 11 years and was a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge #151 AF & AM. He was also a former Knight of Columbus and a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Tommy was known to be an avid New York Yankees fan.