George Sykes Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George Sykes of Shelbyville, Kentucky, born in Frankfort, Kentucky, who passed away on December 11, 2023, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his son James Leron Thompson; his siblings, John A. Sykes, James W. Sykes, Robert Sykes, David Sykes, Juanita Sweatt, Mabel Wade, Anna Sykes, Henrietta Sullivan and Novella Sykes; and his stepsisters, Alberta Cowan, Cordia Pope and Odessa Johnson.
He is survived by: his wife Ruby Sykes of Shelbyville; his daughters, Shmila Morris (Robert) of Shelbyville and Miaeka Chanlla Thompson of Louisville; and his siblings, Carolyn Sykes of Louisville and William C. "Sonny" Sykes of Shelbyville. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
