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Jimmy Louis Sykes

08/31/1938 - 04/02/2025

Obituary For Jimmy Louis Sykes

Jimmy “The Hawk” Louis Sykes, 86, was born August 31,1938 in Historic James City, North Carolina.

Jimmy, affectionately known as “The Hawk,” passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 86 in California.

A devoted husband he leaves his loving wife, Velvatine Sykes; eight children; sisters, Betty Sykes and Brenda Sykes -Johnson of New Bern; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.


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My condolences on your loss. Jimmy proved to be a great friend to me in his younger days. Hadn't seen him since he left New Bern. Hold tight to your memories.

Charlene

sending my condolences /prayers to the Sykes family... diana Burney and family

Diana Burney

My heartfelt condolences to you Velvatine and your family. May God continue to strengthen your hear and give you the love and support needed. Stephanie Hill

Stephanie Hill

So very sorry to hear of you loss. We are praying for you the Sykes and Johnson families, that God will continue to carry you through. Continue to hold your head up. We love y'all. God bless and keep you. Mayfield-Barber Families

Susan Barber

Our sincerest condolences to the Sykes Family. Prayerfully with God's Blessings. Much Love, Barbara Hawkins Perry, Donnica & D'Onnica Perry !!!

Barbara Hawkins Perry

My condolences to the family he was such a great person he used to cut our our dog's hair for years and when my mom and I went out to California we went to see him and his wife and we had a really great day with them. He will always be remembered by me as always having the most beautiful smile that would light up a room.The heavens definitely have a beautiful angel I pray that the family finds peace in all the great days that were spent with him.Sending my love and blessings to the family

Tammi Thompkins

So sorry for your loss. You have our sincere condolences

Mike and Joan Sidberry

Sending condolences to the family.

Tawnda Joseph Causey

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. | New Bern, NC

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