Eric Sykes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eric Sykes was born May 1, 1969 in Kankakee, IL to Walter and Lula M. Tucker Sykes. He attended Eastridge High School and received his GED in 1988. Eric was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. He was ordained on July 26, 2013 at Emmanuel Temple Outreach Ministries in Bloomington, IL. Eric was a mentor at the Garden of Prayer Youth Center. He also had worked several years as a manager in retail. He will be remembered for his smile and his mastery of the Bible. He was a great cook and had a knack for creating delectable dishes. He played with the Eastside Bulldogs. He freely gave of his time to assist senior citizens with lawn maintenance. Minister Eric Sykes departed this life on June 15, 2020. He leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Walter Sykes of Kankakee, IL; seven brothers, Greg Sykes of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jeffrey Sykes of Bloomington, IL, Richard Sykes of Bourbonnais, IL, Geno Sykes of Dallas, TX, Nathan Sykes of Bradley, IL, Arvis Lawson of Houston, TX and Christopher Sykes of Nashville, TN; five sisters, Deborah Sykes of Pittsburg, PA, Bonita Sykes and Ciara Sykes, both of Kankakee, IL, Sharon Sykes of Manteno, IL and Pam Sykes of Bloomington, IL; his aunt, Dorothy Handson of Kankakee, IL; his uncle, Frank Tucker of Bourbonnais, IL and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother. No services are scheduled at this time.

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Eric Sykes

May 1, 1969 - June 15, 2020