- Date Of Birth: June 26, 1933
- Date Of Death: October 10, 2011
- State: Alabama
Melvin “Breece” Sykes, Sr., age 78, of Roosevelt City, AL, made his transition on October 10, 2011. He retired from the VA Hospital. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Love Joyce Sykes. Left to cherish his memories are: daughter, Valerie Sykes – Riles; sons, Melvin Sykes, Jr., Marvin (Cheryl) Sykes; brothers, Willie J. (China) Sykes, Curtis (Sallie) Sykes; host of other relatives and friends.