Charles Sykes

Charles B. "Chuck" Sykes, 74, of Anita, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2007, as the result of an auto accident east of Atlantic, Iowa.

Charles Bertram Sykes was born on June 15, 1933, in Brayton, Iowa, the son of Errol and Marie (Nelsen) Sykes.

Charles attended Oakfield Country School until the eighth grade. He lived in Cass County most of his life.

In 1956, he was married to Shirley Titus, and they later divorced. Charles has been with his long time friend, Violet Griffin for 19 years.

He worked various jobs and retired from Sunstrand in 1985.

Charles was a member of the Anita American Legion Post #210. He enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar, country western music and movies, and mowing.

Survivors include his longtime friend, Violet Griffin of Atlantic, Iowa; daughter, Debbie Sherman and her husband, Dale of Amana, Iowa, a son, Sam Sykes and his friend, Tina Moyer of Marengo, Iowa; daughter, Penny Hardersen and her husband, Roger of Marengo, Iowa; grandchildren, Jason, Shane and Keela Sherman, Brittany Sykes, and Justin and Haley Hardersen all of Marengo, Iowa; great-grandchildren, Jordan Sherman, Brayton Johnson and Kiara McVay; sister, Jeanne Brown and her husband, Earl also of Amana, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Errol and Marie Nelsen Sykes; two brothers in infancy of which one was his twin; and brothers, Merrill and Francis Sykes.

A memorial visitation with the family present will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 16, 2007, at the Hockenberry-Mullen Funeral Home in Anita. During the visitation, Chuck's service to his country in the U.S. Army will be honored by a military service performed by the Anita American Legion Post #210.

Hockenberry-Mullen Funeral Home in Anita is in charge of the arrangements.