Steven R. Sykes's obituary , Passed away on December 17, 2025 in Troy, Ohio
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Steven R. Sykes

July 29, 1949 - December 17, 2025 (76 years old)

Troy, Ohio

Steven R. Sykes's obituary , Passed away on December 17, 2025 in Troy, Ohio
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Steven R. Sykes

July 29, 1949 - December 17, 2025 (76 years old)

Troy, Ohio

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Steven R. Sykes Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Steven R. Sykes of Troy, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 76, on December 17, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Steven R. Sykes to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Sykes and Virginia Sykes (Hogston); his former wife Donna Lea Sykes (Houchen); and his sister Tammarra Kuntzman. He is survived by: his wife Margaret D. "Maggie" Sykes (Dumper); his son Christopher; his daughter-in-law Stacy Sykes of Greenville; his daughters, Megan Myers of Troy and Beth Anne Myers of Troy; his grandchildren, Alexia Sykes (Brad Baker) of Greenville, Brandon Sykes (Fiance' Taylor Harvey) of Virginia Beach, VA and Asia Sykes (Trey Frech) of Greenville; his great grandchild Adah Jean Frech; and his brother Kerry Sykes (Sandy) of Urbana.

Memorial contributions may be made to Honor Flight Dayton.

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December 22, 2025

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“Dearest Maggie, I talked with Steve a few days before his passing, and he was so excited about your completing your doctorate in May, your new parsonage, and his retirement. I have struggled to find words to express my concern for you at this very difficult time. This morning as I contemplated his funeral service, I turned on my computer and heard a rendition (piano and violins) of "My Way," and I listened to it several times. And I was finally ready to write to you. I've run out of space, so..”

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Baird Funeral Home
555 N Market St, Troy, OH 45373

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Dec 22

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First United Methodist Church
110 W Franklin St, Troy, OH 45373

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Dec 22

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Miami Memorial Park
7875 N Crescent Rd, Covington, OH 45318

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