by Bhavesh Jinadra by CNB
Roanoke Times Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc. DATE: MONDAY, February 24, 1992 TAG: 9202240028 SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: A4 EDITION: METRO SOURCE: DATELINE: LENGTH: Short
OBIT SYKES, J.
SYKES, JOHN M. John Marshall Sykes, 74 of Roanoke, died Sunday February 23, 1992 of complications of pulmonary emphysema at Community Hospital. He was born in Philadelphia, Penn., the son of Charles Henry and Charlotte Hannum Sykes and was preceded in death by his parents and brothers William and Charles. He graduated from Harvard College and earned a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was employed by Sun Chemical and Hercules Powder Co. and came to Roanoke in 1949 to work for Southern Varnish Corporation. Later he founded his own company, Marshall Manufacturing which ultimately merged with Evans Products Inc. at which time he became a founder and executive of the paint manufacturing division for thirty years until his retirement. Survivors include, his wife, Laurel Muntzing Sykes, Roanoke; his son, William Henry Sykes, Alexandria; daughter, Elizabeth Marshall Sykes, Sacramento, Calif.; stepsons, William Langley Sibley, Roanoke; David Anthony Sibley, Johnson City, Tenn.; Randolph Stefan Sibley and Stuart Cameron Sibley, both of Roanoke. Also surviving are four granddaughters and one grandson. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Intensive Care Unit at Community Hospital. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel, Franklin Road.