John A, Sykora Jr., passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 11:00 am till service time with Father Albert officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff.
John was born August 17, 1939 in Elk, Texas to John Sr. and Julia (Pavelka) Sykora. He attended La Vega High School where he played football. He was drafted into the Army January 1962 and played football for the Army in Special Services. In the off season he worked out of the Pentagon. He returned to Waco in 1964 and worked for Darr Equipment for 14 years. John went into business for himself as Sykora's Heavy Equipment Service. He contracted out to A. K. Gillis & Sons in Sulpher Springs, Texas for 15 years. John took disability in 1993 turning the family business over to his son, John Allen Sykora. He married Barbara Nolene Wilson on June 30, 1962 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellmead.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Anne Sykora Payne; son, John Allen Sykora; son-in-laws, Donald Osborne Sr. and Michael Wayne Osborne; and brother-in-law, Bob Province.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Nolene; daughters, Sharee Osborne and Karen Riel Osborne; sisters, Dorothy Sykora, Julie Frazier and Helen Province; brothers, Robert Sykora and wife, Barbara and Jimmy Sykora and wife, Cindi; grandchildren, Cody Sykora and wife Jennifer, Kyle Sykora and wife, Casey, Kevin Sykora and wife, Mallary, Bobby Riel and wife, Marlee, Sean Osborne and wife, Rebecca, Donny Osborne Jr. and wife, Miriam, Megan Riel and Rose Osborne; 13 great-grandchildren with one due in summer of 2019; and John's beloved dog, "Lola".
Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
Condolences(7)
Blust Family
Sugar Land, TX Thursday, January 24, 2019 Our sincere condolences to the family. John will be remembered as a wonderful man.Sincerely, Mr. & Mrs. M.J Blust
Heather-Providence Hospice
, TX Monday, January 7, 2019 I'm sorry for your loss. It was such an honor to care for John. We all enjoyed being a part of your home during his last days. John was a very sweet and hard working man. He will be missed. Please let us know if we can do anything for you all.Helen Laechelin Wells
Nacogdoches, TX Saturday, January 5, 2019 So sorry to hear about the death of your brother.Julie did you graduate in the class of 63. If you are the same Julie could you email me.
I'm sorry to add this to the obituary but our class has been looking for you for a long time. Helen
Tom and Peggy Carlin
Hurst, TX Friday, January 4, 2019 Our sincere condolences for your loss. May God's grace and love carry you through this difficult time.James Keith Harrell (Turner)
Hewitt, TX Friday, January 4, 2019 My sincere condolences for your loss.Mary Jablonowski Chandler
Waco, TX Friday, January 4, 2019 Nolene,So sorry to read of your loss!!
Prayers coming your way for you and your family.
Mary Jablonowski Chandler
Waco, TX
evelyn sedivy
yukon, OK Friday, January 4, 2019 John,Blessings and comfort to to your grieving family.
I fondly remember the many visits our families had when we were young and I lived on the chicken farm in Speegleville. We were very close since both our parents were siblings.
You are in the Holy realm now and your brave soul is free to mingle and celebrate with your deceased loved ones and our Almighty God and Savior Jesus Christ. You must be ecstatic.
Fly high and watch over your loved ones still here on earth and thank you for your service to our country.
God Bless
Your double cousin in Oklahoma
Evelyn Sykora Sedivy