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Waterloo, IA 50702
David E. “Dave” Sykes, 72, of Waterloo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 2, 2026, at UnityPoint-Allen Hospital surrounded by his family.
Dave was born on December 17, 1953, in Waterloo, to George W. and Edith M. Bradford Sykes, Sr. He graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1972. Dave was united in marriage to Patricia Reed on April 8, 1989, in Waterloo at Union Missionary Baptist Church.
Dave dedicated 40 years as an assembler for John Deere, retiring in July 2013. He was a member of Community Southern Baptist Church. Dave loved spending his time with his family. He also enjoyed playing basketball, boxing, riding his bike, and drawing.
He is preceded in death by his mother and siblings, George W. Sykes, Jr., John Sykes, June McBlackwell, Eleanor Sykes, and Derrick Sykes.
Dave is survived by his wife, Patricia Sykes of Waterloo; daughters, Dominique Reed and Tiffany Sykes, both of Waterloo, Yakima Sykes and Jaquay of Virginia, and Dava Sykes of Washington, D.C.; stepson, Shauntez Coffer of Waterloo; 14 grandchildren; father, George W. Sykes, Sr. of Waterloo; siblings, Frances Sykes, Rosey Gaines, Bobby Sykes, Gregory Sykes, Eddie Sykes, and Khalifah Sykes; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Community Baptist Church, 522 Anthony St, Waterloo, with family receiving friends for hour prior to the service at the church. Burial to follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Locke at Tower Park is serving the family, 319-233-3146.
Funeral Service
February 12, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Community Southern Baptist Church
522 Anthony St., Waterloo, IA
Visitation
February 12, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Community Southern Baptist Church
522 Anthony St., Waterloo, IA
SO SORRY OF SUCHBA GREAT LOSS IN YOUR FAMILY…MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU..I WORKED AT JOHN DEERE WITH DAVE ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE..WE HAD ALLOT OF LAUGHS AND FUN ..R.I.P. DAVE
My Condolences 💐 to the family
To the Sykes Family, I send my sincere condolence. Our families grew up in the same neighborhood, and our Mothers were great friends.
Pat,I Pray God’s comfort for you and your family, especially in the days and weeks ahead.
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So sorry for your loss
To the sykes family , i’m sorry for your loss. I worked with Dave at John Deere.For many years, always a good friend always seemed to be in a good mood.And he was a lot laughs. I’ll always have great memories of Dave. I will miss him.
Man what a beautiful day for a great guy. I would have been there in my bright big ole tennies but I just totalled my car and have no wheels. My heart goes out to you all!!
Very Very sorry. I just heard about this today. Praying for you Pat and family. We also grew up in the same neighborhood. This is so hard when it happens unexpectedly for us but God has a plan.
My condolences to the family. Dave was a childhood friend. Always had the utmost respect for him. R.I.P.
I am so incredibly sorry to hear about David’s sudden passing. My heart breaks for you all and the family. He was truly such a gentle soul, and I will always remember him with love. Thinking of all of you during this unimaginable time.
My prayers and hugs go out to you all! I was blessed in having met you all during your trips to Allen entrance 8. You put brightness in every day I was able to greet you! I commend you on the care you gave to David. Sincerely
Prayers and condolences for the Family, he was a good friend of the family and had a special friendship with my dad. God bless you All 🙏🏽❤️
Sending prayers and condolences to the Sykes family. Patricia, God is wrapping His Arms of Comfort through the Holy Spirit around you.
Pat, you and your family are in our prayers🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
To the Sykes family so sorry to hear of David’s passing we were neighbors on Quincy Street for many years you all have our deepest sympathy 💐 love you all
🙏🏽 to Pat and family
David, was a good guy. He was a classmate at East High school.
To the Family/friends of Deacon David Sykes, You all have my Condolences and Prayers 🙏🏾 ❤️ May he R.I.P.
My deepest sympathy 🙏 and condolences to the family . Cathrine Soto
California . From waterloo . Friend of family . Classmate of Derrick Sykes
My deepest condolences to the family and Dave will be truly missed.
My heart goes to the family my deepest condolences Dave was a good soul he helped me on the straight and narrow I’m going to miss you my Big Brother ❤️
To the family: I am so sorry to read of Davies’ passing. I just read about it in the Pioneer. We worked together at the Engine Works. I have not seen him for years but I have many fond and fun memories. He was one of the great ones. Rest in peace, brother.