James Howard Sykes's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2025 in Middleton, Tennessee

James Howard Sykes

April 11, 1941 - July 12, 2025 (84 years old)

Middleton, Tennessee

James Howard Sykes's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2025 in Middleton, Tennessee

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Shackel Ford Funeral Directors

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James Howard Sykes

April 11, 1941 - July 12, 2025 (84 years old)

Middleton, Tennessee

James Howard Sykes Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 12, 2025, at the age of 84, James Howard Sykes (Middleton, Tennessee) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Howard Sykes to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Thomas Sykes and Tullie Ola Duncan Sykes. He is survived by: his wife Beth Sykes of Newnan, GA; his children, Bridget Cutchen (Chuck) of Moreland, GA, Leigh Calmes (Todd) of Independence, LA and Andy Sykes (Sarah) of Senoia, GA; his grandchildren, Marissa Sykes, Owen Sykes, Cyrus Calmes, Tyce Calmes, Lucas High, Kaelyn High and Lindsey Stewart; his great grandchild Connor Stewart; and his brothers, Gerald Sykes of Bolivar, TN and Bob Sykes of Athens, TN..

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Hebron Baptist Church (2580 Hebron Rd, Middleton, TN 38052).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hebron Baptist Church (Stained Glass Window Fund) and/or Hebron Cemetery or St Jude Children's Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shackel Ford Funeral Directors



Sat

Aug 09

Celebration of life

1:00 PM

Hebron Baptist Church
2580 Hebron Rd, Middleton, TN 38052

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