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Submitted: 4/15/13 • Approved: 5/10/21 • Last Updated: 5/13/21 • R863693-G0-S3
1876 - 1905
Obituary
The Monticellonian
Monticello, Arkansas
04 May 1905, Thu • Page 2
Surrounded by loving hands and administered by the very best available skill, the immortal part of
Dr. J. H. Sykes, of Line, Ark., took its departure
March 24, 1905. Born of honorable parentage in Montgomery county, Miss., 29 years ago; settled with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sykes at Ely, Arkansas, about 12 years ago; was the oldest of six children and the last of the three manly sons whose mortal remains have been deposited in the Cemetery at Snyder, Arkansas, to wait the call of the Angel of
Resurrection; left behind to mourn (though not without hope) two fond parents, three bright, affectionate sisters, a most devoted young wife, a
dear, sweet babe, too young to know a father's love, and a multitude of friends all of whom retain in memory's casket the most cherished recollections and the fondest hopes.
Dr. Sykes received the major part of his literary training at Beauvoir College and medical instructions at the Memphis Medical College at both of which schools he was made the recipient of high honors which he richly deserved and gracefully wore.
During two vacations while in college and two full years since graduation he won the confidence and admiration of a large clientage in Drew and Ashley counties. Morally and intellectually he was well equipped for his chosen profession. Intuitive judgment, indomitable energy and a most laudable ambition coupled with many Christian graces easily made him a leader of men and one whom oftimes his professional friends sought to consult with when their own skill was unavailing.
He was a consistent member of the Baptist church and died in the faith of a risen Redeemer. He was also an honored member of the W. O. W. and the K. of P. fraternities. Under the auspices of the latter
order his remains were gently laid to rest on March 25th. The ceremony was impressive and hundreds mourned during the reading of the last sad rites. That his career was short, yes far too short it did seem, but measured by his works, by his example, by the magnetism of his touch and the influence of his spotless life, he unquestionably lived longer
than many whose locks have been silvered by summers three score and ten. His was a life beautiful.
His Christian faith taught him to believe:
"There is no death: the stars go down
To shine upon a fairer shore.
And bright in Heaven's jeweled crown
They shine for evermore."
The life of our departed friend is an open book known and read by all as typical of the thought expressed in the following lines penned by one who loved the young generation and who lived near nature's God :
"What is time? I asked an aged man, a a man of cares,
Weary and worn and white with hoary hairs,
"Time is the warp of life," he said,
"Oh, tell the young;, the fair, the gay, to weave it well."
His Friend, J. L. Spence.
Contributed on 4/15/13 by deltabelle55
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