Ralph Edward Sykes, of Nashville, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020. Ralph was born June 13, 1942 in Halifax County, son of the late Ralph Homer Sykes and Elsie Swanson Sykes.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 55 years, Martha Diane of Momeyer and his three sons, Edward Ray Sykes of Grimesland, Brad Channing Sykes and wife Kendra of Tobaccoville. and Reade Bequette Sykes of Momeyer; one granddaughter; brother, Ray Miles Sykes and wife Joan; sisters, Barbara Sykes Little and husband Jerry of White Marsh, Va, Carolyn Sykes Pennix and husband Gary of Sarasota, Fl.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on January 22, 2020 at Momeyer Baptist Church with Rev. Clay Leonard and Rev. Gene Whitehouse officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Peachtree Baptist Church.