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Junious Lee Sykes, Jr.
September 27, 1950 - February 10, 2021
PUBLIC VIEWING (Walk Through Only)
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
2PM – 7PM
Corprew Funeral Home
CELEBRATION OF LIFE/ GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Thursday, February 25, 2021
2:00PM
Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery
5310 Milners Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
Due to the current pandemic, services are limited to immediate family and invited guests only.
COVID19 REGULATIONS FOR ATTENDING VIEWING AND CHAPEL SERVICES AT CORPREW FUNERAL HOME
Due to the recent increase in COVID19 cases, the governor of Virginia has established guidelines to reduce the spread of this pandemic virus. In an effort to keep our families, staff and facilities protected and safe, we are asking that all visitors comply with the following directives:
** Be subject to temperature checks, hand sanitation and social distancing of nothing less than 6 feet within the facility
**Facial coverings that cover the nose and mouth are required and must remain on while inside of the facilities for viewing and services
** Refrain from kissing, hugging, embracing others as your enter or leave the facilities to help reduce the spread of the virus
** If you are experiencing a cold or flu-like symptoms, please do not enter the funeral home at any time
** Chapel services are limited to 10 People, per Governor’s New Order and Mandate effective Monday, December 14, 2020
** During viewing hours, visitors may enter 10 at a time through a walk through process of viewing the deceased without lingering or having a large gathering
It is our sincere effort and duty to ensure that the families we serve will be safe and protected during this pandemic. Our facility is sanitized hourly to disinfect and safeguard against the spread of the COVID19 virus. May God bless you and your families and keep us safe in His care. Thank you for continuing to allow us to serve you in your time of need and bereavement.
You may leave condolences to the family at www.corprewfuneralhome.net
Junious Lee Sykes, Jr., our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, nephew, cousin and friend departed this life on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the age of 70.
He attended Crestwood High School, Chesapeake, Virginia before joining the United States Army where he received an Honorable Discharge. Later, he was employed by Norfolk Naval Shipyard and various other jobs in the Tidewater area. Junious, affectionately known as “Butch” was born to the late Sallie Mae and Junious Lee Sykes, Sr. He was raised by his fraternal grandparents, the late Maggie and Luther L. Sykes. Also, he was predeceased by his brother Kenneth Lewis and grandson Joshua Sykes.
“Butch” enjoyed playing baseball with the local softball team during his younger years. He attended First Baptist Church West Norfolk in Portsmouth, VA. He was a member of the Men’s Choir, Senior Choir, Praise Team and Bible Study.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving daughter Ayanna Sykes (Raymond) and sons Junious L. Sykes, III (Shiquita), Jeremy Sheppard (Tiffany), Jerrod Sheppard (Sonya) and his sister Margo Sykes. Also, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nephews, nieces and a host of friends. Finally, he leaves his faithful aunts and uncles – William Sykes (Delores), Harry Sykes (Marion), Thomas Sykes (Vicky) and Beverly Franklin.