Charles Reid Sykes, age 61 of McQueeney, passed away on September 20, 2010. Private services will be held at a later date. Charles was born on December 9, 1948 in Miami, Florida to Alexander Reid and Patricia Maxine Tompkins Sykes. Charles will be remembered as an active member of the McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department up until the time of his illness. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by many loving friends. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 500, McQueeney, Texas, 78123.