Thomas Sykes, 59, of 2220 Gennings Ct. , Columbus, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at his residence. A celebration in his memory will be held 1:00 p.m. today, Saturday , December 5, 2009 in the chapel at People’s Funeral Service of Columbus, Ins. , 1604 Talbotton Road.

Mr. Thomas was born July 20, 1950. He moved to Columbus in June 2004, where he lived a very happy and fulfilled life. Mr. Thomas shared and leaves to cherish his memories two dear friends, Randall Messer and Michael Hardaway both of Columbus. He will always be remembered by his beautiful smile, one that he shared with those who loved and cared for him.  Special Thanks to the management of Spectrum Habitation, Inc. , Addie Copenny, Michael Averett, Jr., Owita Lindsay, Joe Milner, Dennis Walker, Deborah Jackson, Sherry McCray, Bruce Williams, Michael Jackson, Pat, Jones, Less Smith, Joann Mosley, Jean H, Donna D, Ben Pitts, Victoria Ikard, Dr. Soomro Khald and Dr. Matawula all of Columbus, Betty Wooten, Lydia Jackson, both of Atlanta, GA.