James Arthur Sykes, Sr., age 68, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017. Survivors include his wife of 48 years: Linda Sykes of Rockwood; son: Jimmy Sykes of Rockwood; daughter and son-in-law: Lisa and Brandon Laugherty; grandchildren: Samantha Sykes, Gemma Laugherty, Reagan Laugherty and River Laugherty; great-granddaughter: Serenity Bailey; sisters: Dorothy Rowe and Linda Shortt; brothers: Jerry Sykes and Gregory Sykes; sister-in-law: Sandra Allwine; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 28, 2017 from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Funeral services will follow on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Mortuary. Committal services and interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood.