Sykes, Jessie A. 1974-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Jessie A. Sykes, a devoted Christian and loving son, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Feb. 6, 2025, at the age of 50. Born on Feb. 13, 1974, in Burlington Hills, Michigan, to Clifford A. Sykes and M.L. Deretha Sykes (Hicks), Jessie spent most of his life in St. Joseph.

Jessie attended Benton High School and was an active member of Holsey Chapel ICM, where he sang in the choir. He had a passion for music, singing, and WWE wrestling. Jessie also enjoyed bowling, thrift shopping, and collecting CDs and horror movies.

Jessie is survived by his parents; sisters, Amani M. Sykes and Psisha R. Sykes; brother, Chezaray L. Hicks-Jackson Sr. (Jaci); step-father, Stephen P. Spurr; step-brother, Kevin L. Spurr; step-sister, Kelley L. Stewart; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Preceding Jessie in death were his maternal grandparents, Moses L. and Mary Margaret Hicks Sr.; paternal grandparents, Pen and Ruby White Sr.; uncles, Richard and Melvin Sykes, and Pen White Jr.; aunt, Lois Sykes Finney; and twin cousins.

Homegoing Celebration, Friday, Feb. 21, noon, New Hope Baptist Church. Family visitation Friday 11 a.m. at the church, interment Ashland Cemetery. Services entrusted to Bullock Family Funeral Chapel. www.bullockffc.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.