Background
Sykes, Edward was born on October 19, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James L. and Henrietta (Sanders) Sykes.
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Sykes, Edward was born on October 19, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James L. and Henrietta (Sanders) Sykes.
AS, Parkland College, 1975. Bachelor of Science in Education, Eastern Illinois University, 1976. Master of Science in Education, Eastern Illinois University, 1980.
Enlisted, United States Air Force, 1954; advanced through grades to technical sergeant, United States Air Force jet engine mechanic, Bomber Wing, People's Republic of Korea, 1954-1955; jet engine mechanic, Combat Crew Training Wing, Wichita, Kansas, 1955-1958; jet engine superintendent, Content Management System, Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, 1958-1970; training instructor, 3350th Training General Practice (Jet Engines), Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, 1970-1975; course superintendent, 3340th Training General Practice (Welding), Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, 1975-1976; training supervisor, 3340th Fire Protection Training Supervisor, Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, 1976-1980; training specialist, 3340th Training Development Branch, Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, since 1980; training advisor, 3340th TCHTG/TIMF Fire Protection, Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, since 1989.
Member Champaign/Urbana (Illinois) 4th of July Parade, since 1989, Democratic Committee, Champaign County, Illinois, since 1989. Com chairperson Urban League, Champaign County, 1980. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (board directors Champaign chapter since 1989), American Legion (post commander.1964), Phi Beta Sigma (president Champaign chapter 1975-1979), Masons (33 degree, grandmaster 1980-1982), Shriners (potentate 1986-1988), Lone Star Lodge (secretary local chapter since 1988).
Married Frances Louise Wilburn, August 4, 1953. Children: Debra L., Edward A., Duane L.