Bobby Sykes Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 23, 2023, at the age of 95, Bobby Sykes of Bethalto, Illinois, born in Granite City, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Pink Sykes and Eva Sykes (Cottrell); his wife Mildred "Bobbie" Sykes (Dickerson); and his siblings, Donald Sykes, William Sykes, Phyllis Sykes, Betty Withers, Rosella Beckley, Gloria Tellor, Lela Murphy, Oleta Peppers and Rebecca Yagow.
He is survived by: his children, Sue Ann McCrory (Kenneth) of Springfield, Missouri and Danny Sykes (Judy Steele) of Foley, Alabama; his grandchildren, Robert Wells of St. George, Andrew Sykes of Edwardsville, Nathan Sykes of Glen Carbon and Rochelle Whitley (Josh) of Springfield, Missouri; his great grandchild Eleanor "Ellie" Smith of Springfield, Missouri; and his sister Joyce. He is also survived by many nieces; nephews; great nieces; great nephews; other extended family and friends.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and may be accepted at the funeral home.
