Alan Trust
I just learned of Steve’s passing. He was a good guy. He was my accountant and then my financial advisor for about 30 years. I missed seeing Steve and playing golf when I moved back to NY. May his memory be for a blessing.
Birth date: Nov 26, 1947 Death date: Jan 5, 2021
SYKES, Steven Markland Sykes, November 26, 1947 – January 5, 2021 Steve Sykes departed this world for greater life on January 5, 2021. He was born to Billie Mae Meserole and Charles Emons Sykes, Jr. on November 26, 1947 in Dallas Read Obituary
I just learned of Steve’s passing. He was a good guy. He was my accountant and then my financial advisor for about 30 years. I missed seeing Steve and playing golf when I moved back to NY. May his memory be for a blessing.
Steve was such an amazingly pleasant man to be around. For well more than 5 years we would be nightly companions eating a late dinner at Picasso’s in Lake Highlands. We were more than 30 years apart in age, but I always looked forward to him being there. He would impart wisdom upon me about his failures and successes in life. And I would gladly take it all in!! He was always so kind to my son. At the time of our first meeting my son was like 5, and over the years he would always ask my son about school, soccer, and life. My son is now a freshman in high school, and even though our Picasso’s closed he still definitely still remembers Steve. He was a man hard to forget!! Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see enough of him during these covid times. When I first met Steve he was coming off the tragic passing of his beloved wife. I was in awe of how every night he was by her side before getting a late dinner and martini. He had lived so much life and seemed to take me under his wing imparting wisdom. I was thrilled for him when he met Debbie because suddenly a saddened older gentleman was invigorated and filled with life. They were a treat to be around!! Heck, they both knew I loved my girlfriend at the time before I even knew. Honestly have a lot of great memories just sitting next to a damn good man eating dinner!! Rest In Peace Steve!!
Michael Boisvert
My sincere condolences to the family of Steve Sykes. I knew him from Jefferson Davis Elementary School through Justin F. Kimball High School. His passing will be a loss to many. Toni Micucci Austin
I will miss Steve so much! My dad, Bill Gunn and he we’re golf buddies. Steve was my CPA for 25 years. I always loved talking to him. He had such a great sense of humor! Nothing was off limits!
I’m so blessed to have had him in my life. I know that he and Dad are playing golf right now!
Sherri Gunn
I first met Steve in 1977. I had just moved to Dallas and needed help with tax filing. In all those decades since then Steve became more than an accountant to me, he was a dear friend. Whenever I came to his office to work on tax filings it was always a several hours long meeting as he loved to regale me with stories of his children and grandchildren. The conversations ranged far from accounting as we shared personal stories of the passing years. During the years when his wife, Kay, was so sick he would update me on her condition and the loving care he was giving her. It was truly inspiring hearing of his dedicated and unselfish care for her.
I knew Steve as a good natured, strong Christian man who enjoyed life and a happy hour martini. He loved his family and was proud of them. My wife and I bumped into Debbie and him a few weeks ago in December as they were shopping in North Park. I knew Debbie from the stories Steve told about how supportive she was in caring for Kay. Steve was his usual jovial self and in the Christmas spirit. What a blessing it was to get the chance to see him a last time. I am very sad he is gone, but very happy I knew him.
Russ Bee
Steve was my CPA for 40 years and I considered him a friend as well. I hadn't heard of his illness and was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I will miss our many like-minded political discussions. My condolences to his family and co-workers but take comfort that Steve is in the presence of Jesus and that this separation is but temporary.
Jonathan L Chrest MD
Bobbie A Chrest
Steve, I will forever miss seeing and being with you and Debbie at our favorite places of fun, God Bless you, Michael Mitchell
My deepest sympathies. I had the joy of spending many hours with Debbie and Steve at Picasso's and Alfonsos. I knew not to sit in their reserved chairs!! Steve and I shared the love of golf, politics and stocks. He was very special and always shared new photos after a trip down to Leander. Precious grandchildren!! Although I moved to Georgetown, we had many good times. God bless you now with Kay. Love, Deb Stewart