Walter "Junior" Sykes

Walter "Junior" Lee Sykes, Jr., 64, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 25, 2021, at Randolph Memorial Park, with Pastor Rick Davis officiating. Junior was born on February 5, 1957, in Randolph County. He graduated from Asheboro High School in 1975, and retired from Lowes Food. Junior was an avid fan of the UNC basketball team and really loved Ford Mustangs. Junior was preceded in death by his father, Walter Lee Sykes, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Betty Blevins Sykes; and his brother, Roger Sykes and wife Nita. The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, October, 24, 2021. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 11454.