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Ralph Earl SYKES

Heber Springs Cemetery
Cleburne County,
Arkansas

Aug 4, 1921 - Apr 26, 2009
Obituary
Ralph Earl Sykes, age 87, of Heber Springs, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009, at the White County Medical Center in Searcy. Born in Heber Springs on August 4, 1921, he was the son of the late Casper James and Lillie Fay (Allen) Sykes.
A lifetime resident of Heber Springs, Mr. Sykes was in the CCC Camp during World War II; due to his bad eyesight, he couldn't enter the military. He worked for years at a gas station owned by Cecil Alexander, known by his nickname of "Slick." While Mr. Sykes still had his vision, he loved fishing. He was a member of the Heber Springs First Baptist Church.
Mr. Sykes was preceded in death by his wife, Arzella; father, Casper James Sykes; mother, Lillie Fay Sykes; brothers, Joseph E. Sykes and Casper James Sykes, Jr.; sister, Ellen Phoebe Garrett; half brother, Millard Sykes; and half sister, Ruth Sykes.
He is survived by three brothers, John Sykes of Heber Springs, James Sykes and wife, Barbara, of McRae, and Allen Sykes and wife, Linda, of Gentry; and four sisters, Helen Gilmer, Jessie Fay Love, and Martha Golden, all of Heber Springs, and Florence Jones and husband, Larry, of Little Rock. Mr. Sykes is also survived by other relatives and his many friends.
Visitation will be held April 29 at 2 p.m. in the Olmstead Chapel with funeral services beginning at 2:30 p.m., officiated by Bro. Jeffery Feil. Interment will follow in the Heber Springs Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home

Contributed on 11/10/14 by hawkinsdonna
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Submitted: 11/10/14 • Approved: 11/10/14 • Last Updated: 11/13/14 • R1050746-G0-S3

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