James Bradford “Brad” Sykes, Jr., age 54, passed away at his residence June 12, 2023. Brad was born November 13, 1968 in Arlington, VA to James Bradford “Jim” Sykes, Sr. and Lillian Crawford Sykes. He loved AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, NASCAR, Chase Elliott, football and adored his grandkids so much. He looked forward to Sundays surrounded by his four sons and grandchildren watching sports together and having a good time.
Surviving Brad is his wife Melissa Sykes, his mother Lillian Sykes, his four children Michael Sykes, Thomas Sykes and Hannah, Damian Geer and his wife Shelby and Jeremy Martin, grandchildren Izaiah Sykes, Jayceon Sykes, Maverick Geer, Apollo Washington, Atlas Washington and Davina Washington and a special nephew Jacob Geer. Numerous other relatives and extended family and friends also survive.
Brad was preceded in death by his father, James Bradford “Jim” Sykes, Sr.
There will be a Celebration of Life at the Bethel Baptist Church Pavilion, 6262 Hoover Road, Reva, VA.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the burial fund c/o Melissa Sykes, 18318 Fox Mountain Lane, Culpeper, VA 22701.
