Harry Lee Sykes, 77, of Gaston, died Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Roanoke Rapids.

Mr. Sykes was born March 21, 1934, to the late Lumie Sykes and Bertha Irene Cartwright Sykes, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Becky Sykes and, a brother, Ernest Sykes..

He is survived by his son, Tony L. Sykes and wife, Sharon, of Littleton, and his grandchildren: Tony Lee Sykes, II, Wendy Spruill, and Kelly Crandell; his great-grandchildren: Kayla Jo Salmon, Allyssa Norwood, Will Crandell, Coby Crandell, Zachary Vaughan, and Hunter Frances; a great-grandchild, Gabriella Norwood

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March  4, 2012, at 2:30 P.M. at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service conducted by Dr. Julian  R.  Mills, Sr.   Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Saturday,March 3,  2012, from 7 – 8:30 at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to www.hockadayfs.com.