Henry Sykora

Henry John “Hank” Sykora, 80, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2012. He was born on July 11, 1932 in Waco, Texas to his parents Charlie Victor and Mary Theresa Sykora. He graduated from Midway High School in 1952. Henry served in the United States Air Force from July 1952 until July 1956 where he served and played with the military softball team. Following his service he was employed by SCM Corp. Henry and his family then moved to Corpus Christi, Texas in 1966 to continue working for SCM Corp. He then later worked for Central Office Equipment Company for 30 + years. In San Antonio on January 18, 1957, Henry married Annamary (Blumer) Sykora of Alvin, Texas. They were married for 56 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Henry was a current member of the First Baptist Church of Odem where he was a Deacon and worked with the RA’s. He was a past member of Calallen Baptist Church where he was a Deacon. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Frank Sykora and Joseph “Jody” Sykora. Henry is survived by his loving wife Annamary and his 4 sons: Bryan (Robin), Mike (Jerilynn), Gary (Gloria), Glen (Maria). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren who loved to call him “Grumpy”. Henry will be greatly missed by his wife, family, friends and his devoted pet companion, Jordan. Henry and his family greatly appreciate the help and support from family and friends, especially Ms. Lilly Ruth Payne. Visitation will be on Monday, March 11, 2013 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with the family present form 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Sawyer-George Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church in Odem, Texas. Interment will follow in the Robstown Memorial Park Cemetery.