David Eugene Sykes

David Eugene "Pee Wee" Sykes, Sr., age 69, of Randleman died Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at , Randleman.

David was a native of Alamance County and was employed by Swing Transportation for 32 years. Also known as Pee Wee, he was an avid New York Yankee and Duke basketball fan. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races and his favorite driver was Kyle Busch. Pee Wee's all time favorite past time was watching his son-in-law, Chris and grandson, Austin race go-karts. He loved cooking for family and friends.

David is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Sykes, brother, Ricky Sykes, sister, Carolyn Vaugnn and step mother, Gladys Sykes.

He is survived by his wife: Kathy Owens Sykes of the home; daughters: Melody Sykes of Randleman, and Jamie Carpenter and husband Chris of Sophia; sons: Davie Sykes, Jr. of Asheboro, and Nicholas Sykes and wife Kathryn of Corpus Christi, TX.; grandchildren, Austin Carpenter, Ashlyn Carpenter and AnnaBelle Sykes; father Lester Thomas Sykes;sisters: Bobby Jernigan of Graham, Becky Troxler and husband Garland of Elon, Connie Horner and husband Ned of Mebane, Vivian Crawford of Graham, and Tammy Maye and husband Danny of Burlington; brothers: Jay Sykes and wife Donna of Haw River, Jim Sykes of Haw River, and Harold Sykes of Haw River; step mother, Delois Davis of Graham; special friend, Pat Carpenter; his hairy canine son "Bo" and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 3:00-4:15 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 South Main Street, Randleman, NC. The funeral service will follow at 4:30 in the chapel with Pastor Harold Wayne Howard and Rev. Tommy Kidd officiating.

The family would like to give a special "Thank You" for his medical care NP Regina York and Dr. Ramaswamy.

Memorials may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice, 533 S. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, NC 27203

Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman is serving the Sykes family.