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SYKES FAMILY, DECATUR COUNTY

from the research of David Donahue, published August 2, 1998

This family history is taken from the original research of David Donahue. David's original text document has been converted to this web page format for ease of viewing and navigating. Click here to go to David Donahue's original text document on the SYKES FAMILY, DECATUR COUNTY.

During his life time, David researched the history of several Decatur and Henderson County families. His research provides important basic research on the history of families that now live or have lived in these two counties. Like all research, it is not perfect and is known to contain both errors and omissions. By policy, David's original research will not be updated to correct these errors but will be maintained in the state left by David. However, we are happy to publish the family research of any families connected with Decatur or Henderson County. We will also publish comments as notes to David's research. Please email me your comments and/or family research that you would like posted to this web site to Jerry L. Butler at jlb30504@gmail.com.

1. Lucy J.[1] Sykes. Born, 15 Jun 1819. Died, 27 Jun 1896, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

   She married, first, Unknown Sykes. Children:

   1. Martha Jane[2] Sykes.
   2. George W. Sykes.
   3. Zachary T. Sykes.
   4. Hannah L. Sykes. Born, circa 1850. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
   5. James M. Sykes. Born, 29 Jul 1850. Died, 24 Dec 1884, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. His vemetery markers indicated that James M. Sykes was a deaf mute educated at the Knoxville Deaf School.
   6. Sallie A. Sykes. Born, 10 Apr 1855. Died, 22 Apr 1924. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Wylie B. Tanner, 2 Jan 1893, in Decatur Co., TN.

   She married, second, Joel Rushing, son of Jason Rushing and Alice Gulledge, 31 Dec 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 6 Sep 1806, in Anson Co., NC. Died, 3 Dec 1889, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in New Hope Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Preacher.

   Joel Rushing was among the last of the Rushings to move from Anson County, North Carolina, to Decatur County, Tennessee. He seems to have arrived in the Decatur County, Tennessee, area between 1845 and 1848. The census of 1850 shows him owning 500 acres in Decatur County, and he was granted an additional 160 acres in 1852. He was a charter member of the Agricultural Wheel (farmer's union) Liberty Wheel.

   The following stories about Joel Rushing were passed down among Moore family descendants of Leonadus Rushing, who called Joel "uncle." Joel Rushing was a lay preacher and a farmer in the Garrett community of Decatur County. If Joel Rushing had to preach a sermon on a Sunday he practiced while he plowed his field. He would be preaching hell and damnation to his mule while he practiced. Leonadus would hear him in the field and would yell out "Uncle Joel, what are you preaching on this Sunday?" That mule must have really known the Bible. Joel Rushing not only was called upon to preach sermons at various churches, but also was called upon to conduct funeral services. One time he was called upon to conduct a funeral in Linden. He started early in the morning for Perryville to take the ferry across the Tennessee River. Leonadus Rushing met Joel along the road and asked Joel where he was going. Leonadus asked Joel if he had the price to pay for the ferry ride. Joel told Leonadus that he had enough money to go one way. Leonadus thought this over a minute and then asked "Uncle Joel, how are you going to get back?" Joel answered that the Lord would take care of the fare home.

   The followin is the will of Joel Rushing:

   "I Joel Rushing considering the uncertainty of mortal life and being in my perfect mind do make and publish my last will in manner and form as follows, to wit.

   "I give unto my beloved wife Lucy Rushing one cow and calf and one sow and pigs and a child's part with the rest of my children: except my land I give that to my children according according to a marriage contract between me and her before we were married as may be seen by reference to that said contract. And I further give and bequeath to my son William T. Rushing the tract of land on which he now lives. . . . [description of bounds follows] "My will further is that all my property not herein named shall be sold on one year credit and equally divided among all my children except my land and that on one and two years and one third of the land to be paid down the balance in two payments and enough to pay all my just debts if any, and my burying expenses and enough to buy tomb stones to put up at my grave.

   "And my will is that my daughter's part to wit Elizer Veal part be paid over to her in her own hands as I consider she is more competent to use it for the good of the family than he is. [reference to Henry Veal]

   "My will is that my son Green B. Rushing and L. P. Moore attend to and wind up my estate according to this my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this January the twenty second day one thousand eight hundred and eighty. Joel Rushing (seal). Test: Hosea Presler/J. E. W. Jenkins/J. L. Lomax."

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2. Martha Jane[2] Sykes. Born, circa 1842. Died, 1913. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN.

   She married Robert P. (Bob) Moody, circa 1861. Born, 22 Jul 1840. Died, 6 Jan 1903. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:

   1. Thomas[3] Moody. Born, circa 1863. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
   2. Rosella Moody. Born, circa 1865. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
   3. Arena Moody. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
   4. John Moody. Born, circa 1870. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
   5. James Adam (Jim Bob) Moody.
3. George W.[2] Sykes. Born, 15 Jan 1845, in NC. Died, 25 May 1928. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN.

   He married, first, Unknown, before 1875. Children:

   1. Lula E.[3] Sykes. Born, 1871. Died, 1963. Birth(2): 1874. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. She married William J. Teuton (Tuten), 8 May 1890, in Decatur Co., TN.
   2. Robert Lee Sykes.

   He married, second, Malinda E. Melton, before 1879. Born, 3 Sep 1855. Died, 3 Dec 1920. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

   1. Emley Sykes. Born, 29 Jun 1879. Died, 15 May 1896. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. She married David Frank Tanner, 28 Feb 1895, in Decatur Co., TN.
   2. Carrie O. Sykes. Born, circa 1879. Died, 26 Jun 1914. Birth(2): 9 Sep 1883. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married William L. Rogers, 17 Sep 1899, in Decatur Co., TN.
   3. William W. (Willie) Sykes.
   4. John Albert Sykes.
   5. Ruben J. Sykes. Born, Dec 1890. Burial in TX. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Lura Ruth Slone, 13 Nov 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
   6. Troy Ann Sykes. Born, 24 Dec 1892. Died, 10 Oct 1918. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
   7. Maude Lucy Sykes.
   8. Ernest Franklin Sykes.

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4. Zachary T.[2] Sykes. Born, 1848, in NC. Died, 1920. Burial in Sykes Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN.

   He married, first, Jerusha, circa 1872. Born, circa 1853. Died, before 1910. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. Sallie E.[3] Sykes. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
   2. Addie E. Sykes.
   3. Francis Sykes. Born, circa 1880. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
   4. Sina Sykes. Born, 1886. Died, 1942. Burial in Sykes Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
   5. Lucien L. Sykes.
   6. Launa Sykes.
   7. Neeley Sykes. Born, Oct 1894. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married John Lockhart, 8 Oct 1916, in Decatur Co., TN.
   8. Meley Sykes. Born, May 1896. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

   He married, second, Tempy Haggard, before 1910. Born, 1850. Died, 1927, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Sykes Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

5. James Adam (Jim Bob)[3] Moody. Born, 14 Oct 1878. Died, 10 Feb 1933, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Birth(2): 14 Oct 1877. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farm/Blacksmith.

   He married Nancy Burk Bartholomew, daughter of Benjamin Lester Bartholomew and Amanda E. Overman. Born, 25 Aug 1882, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 12 Feb 1920. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. Clercy Jane[4] Moody.
   2. Lucy Almenda Moody.
   3. Georgia Annie Moody.
   4. James Richard Moody.
   5. Henry Vester Moody.
   6. Roy Arvel Moody. Born, 3 Dec 1911, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. He married Dula Bertis Ballard, daughter of Thomas H. Ballard and Margaret R. Fesmire, 19 Oct 1932, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Roy Moody had no children.
   7. Waltie Asbury Moody.
   8. Louise Moody. Born, 22 Aug 1918, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 11 Sep 1918. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

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6. Robert Lee[3] Sykes (George W., 3). Born, 9 Jan 1875, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 10 Oct 1955. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Cafe. Robert Lee Sykes and his wife operated Sykes Cafe on the square in Decaturville. The cafe was located at the site of the present library.

   He married Mary Etta (Marietta) Myracle, daughter of Madison D. Myracle and Margaret Ann Rogers, 24 Dec 1899, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Sep 1872, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 12 Dec 1959. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. Grace Lee[4] Sykes.
7. William W. (Willie)[3] Sykes (George W., 3). Born, 20 Apr 1883. Died, 9 Dec 1961. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

   He married Sallie M. White, daughter of John Henry White and Unknown, 13 Sep 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 13 Jun 1886. Died, 12 Feb 1978. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1952, in KY. Children:

   1. Aaron E.[4] Sykes. Born, circa 1909. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Clara Teague, 25 Sep 1927, in Decatur Co., TN.
   2. Willie Mae Sykes. Born, circa 1912. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. She married Unknown Gatlin.
   3. Ruth L. Sykes. Born, circa 1915. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Atwood, Carroll Co., TN. She married Unknown Smith.
   4. Hettie M. Sykes. Born, circa 1917. Died, before 1995. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Humboldt, Gibson Co., TN. She married Unknown Volner.
   5. Georgia Katherine Sykes.
   6. William (Billy) Sykes.
   7. Jimmie Lou Sykes. Resided: 1993, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Mayfield, Graves Co., KY. She married Unknown Belza.
   8. Maxine Sykes. Resided: 1995, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Stewart.
   9. Edna Sykes. Resided: 1993, in West, Holmes Co., MS. Resided: 1995, in Koscuisko, Attala Co., MS. She married Unknown Wolforth.

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8. John Albert[3] Sykes (George W., 3). Born, 6 Feb 1888. Died, 31 Mar 1928. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

   He married Bessie Myrtle Jackson, daughter of Gilbert Franklin (Bud) Jackson and Magnolia (Maggie) Harrington, 7 Mar 1909. Born, 29 Aug 1893, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 8 Dec 1970, in Bonne Terre, St. Francois Co., MO. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. Curtis D.[4] Sykes.
   2. Fred Franklin Sykes. Born, 28 Jan 1912. Died, 17 Mar 1985. Resided: 1970, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. He married Mary Magadelene Todd, 24 Oct 1931, in Decatur Co., TN.
   3. Bonnie Enda Sykes. Born, 30 Jan 1914. Died, 29 Nov 1974. Resided: 1970, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. She married Earl Johnson.
   4. Alma E. Sykes. Born, 29 Aug 1917. Died, 21 Sep 1994. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Graniteville, Iron Co., MO. She was unmarried in 1970.
   5. J. Troy Sykes. Born, 17 Jul 1919. Died, 11 Feb 1944. He married Dorothy Witt.
   6. Stanley D. Sykes. Born, 21 Jul 1926. Died, 11 Oct 1971. Resided: 1970, in Graniteville, Iron Co., MO. He married Virginia McKetchnie.
9. Maude Lucy[3] Sykes (George W., 3). Born, Mar 1895. Died, 1976, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.

   She married Hiley H. Campbell, 19 Sep 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1892. Died, 15 Jan 1978. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. Malcolm[4] Campbell. Resided: 1976, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1993, in Scotts Hill, TN.
   2. Barney W. Campbell.
   3. Orpha Campbell. Born, 1915. Resided: 1976, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1993, in Scotts Hill, TN.
   4. J. D. Campbell.
   5. Melbalene Campbell.

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10. Ernest Franklin[3] Sykes (George W., 3). Born, Mar 1900. Died, 1978. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1976, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Mirtle L. Campbell, daughter of Henry J. Campbell and Mary Laura Elvington. Born, 1902. Died, 25 May 1990, in Linden, Perry Co., TN. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Ivalea[4] Sykes. Resided: 1990, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Burdette.
11. Addie E.[3] Sykes (Zachary T., 4). Born, 29 Sep 1877. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married W. L. (Bill) Elliott, 17 Feb 1895, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 5 Aug 1863. Died, 7 May 1927. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Vernie[4] Elliott. Born, 25 Nov 1897. Died, 29 Jul 1898. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Adams Lee Elliott. Born, 22 Sep 1903. Died, 27 Dec 1903. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
12. Lucien L.[3] Sykes (Zachary T., 4). Born, 1888, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1965, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Birth(2): circa 1885. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: after 1927, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Carpenter.

    He married Ada Robins, daughter of Joseph A. Robins and Nancy J., 21 Oct 1916, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1891, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1961, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: after 1925, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Faye[4] Sykes. Born, 1924. Died, 1978. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married J. Frank Inman.
    2. Wilma Sue Sykes. Resided: 1965, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married J. W. Wheat.
13. Launa[3] Sykes (Zachary T., 4). Born, 3 Apr 1889, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 4 Nov 1966, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Luana (Sykes) Williams was killed in a house fire when she entered the burning structure to try to save some insurance papers.

    She married Joe E. Williams. Born, 3 Mar 1874. Died, 8 May 1920. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Elmo[4] Williams.
    2. Barney Williams. Resided: 1966, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
    3. Charlie Williams. Resided: 1966, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

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14. Clercy Jane[4] Moody (James Adam (Jim Bob), 5). Born, 20 Jun 1903. Died, 18 Jan 1942. Birth(2): 1902. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Earl Camper, son of Jack G. Camper and Ethel Blank (Blankie) Long. Born, 26 Feb 1902. Died, 29 Jan 1984. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

    1. James William (J. W.)[5] Camper.
    2. Elmer Odell Camper. Born, 23 Jul 1924, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1 Feb 1984, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Dorothy.
    3. Odene Camper. Born, 23 Jul 1924, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 28 Jul 1924. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Mayzie Icie Camper. Born, 24 Jan 1926, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, Edward Taylor. She married, second, Harold Mason.
    5. Cleavie Paul Camper. Born, 3 Mar 1927, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1 Jul 1929. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Avanell Camper. Born, 1 Aug 1930, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. She married Charles Hays.
    7. Floyd Richard Camper. Born, 21 Nov 1931, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 9 Oct 1961. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Lucilla Houston.
    8. Thurman Arvel Camper.
    9. Vernon Asbury Camper.
    10. Opal G. Camper. Born, 10 Oct 1936, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 27 Jun 1937. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    11. Thomas Eugene (Gene) Camper. Born, 7 Jul 1938, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1984, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1991, in Camden, Benton Co., TN.
    12. Nancy Faye Camper. Born, 5 Aug 1940, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 23 Feb 1946, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Nancy camper was killed when she ran into the street and was struck by an automobile.

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15. Lucy Almenda[4] Moody (James Adam (Jim Bob), 5). Born, 22 Oct 1904, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 14 Nov 1982, in Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1933, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN.

    She married Elbert W. Johnson, son of James Bannest Johnson and Lucy Ann Rushing, 5 Apr 1925. Born, 12 Jul 1903. Died, 25 Mar 1983, in Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Elmer Lee[5] Johnson.
    2. Velma Marie Johnson. Born, 28 May 1933, in Juno, Henderson Co., TN. She married, first, John Nails. She married, second, Ray Taylor.
    3. Mary Bernice Johnson. Born, 31 May 1938, in Ponchatoula, Tangipahou Par., LA. She married Curtis Felton, 31 Oct 1954, in Leachville, Mississippi Co., AR.
16. Georgia Annie[4] Moody (James Adam (Jim Bob), 5). Born, 6 Mar 1906, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 23 Jul 1976. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Annie (Moody) Haggard died of a heart attack.

    She married Charles L. (Les) Haggard, son of Charles Henderson Haggard and Amanda (Mandy) Pratt, 13 Aug 1922. Born, 27 Sep 1903, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 13 Nov 1976, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Minister/Farmer. Children:

    1. Dorothy Mildred[5] Haggard.
    2. Rena Mae Haggard.
    3. Charles Benthal Haggard.
    4. Annie Marie Haggard.
    5. Bobby Joe Haggard.
17. James Richard[4] Moody (James Adam (Jim Bob), 5). Born, 17 Jan 1908, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: after 1928, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Resided: after 1944, in Montrose, Los Angeles Co., CA. Resided: circa 1984, in Yucca Valley, San Bernadino Co, CA. Occupation: Minister.

    He married Nellie Mae Stacks, daughter of Eutaw Stacks and Daisy Lee Johnson, 26 Oct 1926, in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR. Born, 2 Jun 1909, in LeFlore, LeFlore Co., OK. Children:

    1. Kathleen[5] Moody. Born, 22 Jun 1930, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. She married, first, James Harold Jerson, 18 Apr 1947, in Montrose, Los Angeles Co., CA. Divorce, Feb 1951. She married, second, Robert Louis TenBrook, son of John TenBrook and Freda Hauser, 22 Mar 1952, in Montrose, Los Angeles Co., CA. Divorce, 21 Jun 1963.
    2. La Vern Moody. Born, 25 Jul 1933, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Resided: circa 1984, in Corona, Riverside Co., CA. She married Bill Sherrill, son of William Sherrill and Pearlie Hutton, 23 Jun 1950, in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA.
    3. JoAnn Moody. Born, 15 Jul 1936, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Resided: circa 1984, in Loomis, Placer Co., CA. She married James Tilton MacLaren, son of Towson Tilton MacLaren and Louise Munson, 22 Oct 1954, in Montrose, Los Angeles Co., CA.

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18. Henry Vester[4] Moody (James Adam (Jim Bob), 5). Born, 7 Feb 1910, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 25 Sep 1983. Burial in Independence C., Henderson Co., TN.

    He married Edith B. Usery, daughter of Sampson W. Usery and Martha Elizabeth (Lizzie) Barr, 23 Jan 1932, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 18 Nov 1910, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Willis Asbury[5] Moody. Born, 10 Jul 1941, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. He married Eleanor Jackson, daughter of Jess C. Jackson and Leala Tyler, 23 Nov 1960, in Henderson Co., TN.
    2. James Usery Moody. Born, 10 Jul 1941, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 11 Jul 1941. Burial in Independence C., Henderson Co., TN.
    3. Nancy Elizabeth Moody. Born, 15 Oct 1944, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1984, in Trenton, Gibson Co., TN. Occupation: Minister.
19. Waltie Asbury[4] Moody (James Adam (Jim Bob), 5). Born, 3 Jul 1914, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 8 May 1967, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Sand Ridge Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Minister.

    He married Flossie D. Britt, daughter of Nathan W. Britt and Dona Cagle, 22 Jan 1933, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 13 Dec 1913, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 19 Jun 1979, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Sand Ridge Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Jewel Christine (Chris)[5] Moody. Born, 29 Nov 1933, in Juno, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1984, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
    2. Dewey Lavaughn Moody. Born, 11 Aug 1935, in Poplar Springs, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1984, in Lobelville, Perry Co., TN. He married Joann White.
    3. Doris Nell Moody. Born, 8 Aug 1937, in Law Com., Madison Co., TN. Resided: circa 1984, in Kekaha, Kauai Island, Kauai Co., Hawaii. She married Mike Hanson.
    4. Dona Faye Moody. Born, 30 Oct 1939, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1984, in Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., TX. She married Dennis Monroe McCain, son of William C. McCain and Geneva Howard, 17 Apr 1960, in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
    5. Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Moody. Born, 10 Feb 1944, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1984, in Lawton, Comanche Co., OK. She married John Shanholtzer.
    6. James Wesley Randy Moody. Born, 5 Feb 1952, in Mammoth Springs, Fulton Co., AR. Resided: circa 1984, in Camden, Benton Co., TN. He married Ruth Aycock.

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20. Grace Lee[4] Sykes (Robert Lee, 6). Born, 22 Jun 1904, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 5 Jan 1976. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married, first, Andrew Jackson Scott, 18 Aug 1918, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Feb 1898. Died, 27 Nov 1926. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children:

    1. Neva Charlyne[5] Scott.
    2. Fred Vernon (Buster) Scott.

    She married, second, John Horace Austin, circa 1930. Born, 23 Sep 1899. Died, 7 Feb 1986. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

21. Georgia Katherine[4] Sykes (William W. (Willie), 7). Born, 1919. Died, 20 Jan 1993, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Retail Clerk.

    She married, first, Unknown Kilzer. Children:

    1. Jobie[5] Kilzer. Resided: 1993, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

    She married, second, Morris Owen Noland. Born, circa 1923. Died, 28 Sep 1994, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Occupation: Salesman. Morris Noland served in the marines. His obituary lists three daughters: Amelia Ann Noland Demoss, Nashville; Tamara Noland Scales, Franklin; and Teresa Noland Browder, Germantown.

22. William (Billy)[4] Sykes (William W. (Willie), 7). Born, circa 1924. Died, 19 May 1995, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Salesman. Willian (Billy) Sykes was a naval veteran.

    He married Unknown. Children:

    1. Gary Joseph[5] Sykes. Resided: 1995, in Owings Mill, Baltimore Co., MD.
    2. William Sykes. Resided: 1995, in Pennsauken, Camden Co., NJ.
    3. Anna Sykes. Resided: 1995, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Massey.
23. Curtis D.[4] Sykes (John Albert, 8). Born, 5 Jan 1910. Died, 17 Feb 1965, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Burial in Lake Charles Cem, St. Louis Co., MO?. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Catherine Myracle, daughter of Orville M. Myracle and Nancy/Nannie Culp, 30 Dec 1931, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 18 Aug 1914, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Children:

    1. Marjorie Imogene[5] Sykes.
    2. Royce Wayne Sykes.
    3. John Orville Sykes.

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24. Barney W.[4] Campbell. Born, 25 Dec 1913. Resided: 1976, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Irene Chumney, 16 Nov 1935, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 22 Jan 1919. Children:

    1. Billy Wayne[5] Campbell.
    2. Toney Campbell.
    3. Christine Campbell.
25. J. D.[4] Campbell. Born, circa 1920. Died, 3 Nov 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Flowers Cem., Holladay, Benton Co., TN. Resided: 1976, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Construction. J. D. Campbell served in the army during World War II.

    He married Dorothy Juanita Flowers. Children:

    1. Ronnie LaDoyt[5] Campbell. Resided: 1993, in Panama C. Beach, Bay Co., FL.
    2. Vickie Campbell. Resided: 1993, in Holladay, Benton Co., TN. She married Unknown Howe.
    3. Ruthie Campbell. Resided: 1993, in Holladay, Benton Co., TN. She married Unknown Baker.
26. Melbalene[4] Campbell. Born, 23 Sep 1924. Resided: 1976, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1993, in Scotts Hill, TN.

    She married Andrew Jackson Mitchell, son of Jessie R. Mitchell and Sallie B. Grimsley, 24 Nov 1945. Born, 16 Jan 1920. Died, 14 Apr 1990, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Andrew Jackson Mitchell does not appear in the 1920 census. Children:

    1. Jackie Dean[5] Mitchell. Resided: 1990, in Scotts Hill, TN.
    2. Stevie Lee Mitchell. Resided: 1990, in Scotts Hill, TN.
27. James William (J. W.)[5] Camper. Born, 4 Aug 1923, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN.

    He married Myrtle Sue Collett. Children:

    1. Doris Elaine[6] Camper.
    2. Richard Camper.
    3. Van Camper.
    4. Charlotte Ann Camper. She married Gary Lynn Rogers, son of John M. Rogers and Burma Sue Pierce, 25 Jun 1973, in Decatur Co., TN.
28. Thurman Arvel[5] Camper. Born, 30 Jul 1933, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 11 Jun 1991, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1884, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN.

    He married Barbara Christine Bradley. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

    1. Thurman Arvel[6] Camper. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN. He married Lisa Ann Crews, 8 Aug 1992, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Gregory Camper. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN.
    3. Johnny Camper. Resided: 1991, in Humboldt, Gibson Co., TN.
    4. Debbie Camper.
    5. Barbara J. Camper. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN.
    6. Linda June Camper. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Unknown Young.

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29. Vernon Asbury[5] Camper. Born, 30 Jan 1935, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Resided: 1991, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

    He married Bessie. Resided: 1993, in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN. Children:

    1. Sabian Lee[6] Camper. Born, 13 Feb 1962. Died, 2 Oct 1978, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Sabian Camper -- "The 16-year-old youth died last Monday at St. Anthony's Hospital, Chicago of wounds from a shooting. Chicago police said the youth was driving a car when two persons yelled a gang slogan at him. When he pulled along side them, shots were fired into his car. Chicago police have arrested two persons in the shooting." [Lexington Progress, 11 Oct 1978]
    2. Pam Camper. Resided: 1993, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She married, first, Roger Neil Woods, son of Howard Woods and Martha Magaline Woods. She married, second, Unknown Christopher.
    3. Cynthia Camper. Resided: 1993, in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IL. She married Unknown Inka.
    4. Deborah (Debbie) Camper. Resided: 1993, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She married Unknown Riley.
    5. Jeffrey Camper. Resided: 1993, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
    6. Allen Camper. Resided: 1993, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
    7. Terrence (Terry) Camper.
30. Elmer Lee[5] Johnson. Born, 26 Aug 1927, in Broadway Com., Henderson Co., TN.

    He married Virgie Noble, 17 Nov 1945, in Leachville, Mississippi Co., AR. Children:

    1. Jerry Lee[6] Johnson.
    2. Larry Dale Johnson.
    3. Sharon Lucille Johnson.
31. Dorothy Mildred[5] Haggard. Born, 23 Jan 1925, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1984, in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN.

    She married James Wilbur Fisher, son of Edgar Lee Fisher and Callie Mae Todd, 7 Jun 1943, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Children:

    1. Patsy Lee[6] Fisher. Born, 3 Jul 1947. She married Carmack C. (Mack) Shell.
    2. James Wilbur Fisher. Born, 25 Apr 1967.

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32. Rena Mae[5] Haggard. Born, 19 Jun 1927, in Broadway Com., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1984, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN.

    She married Lee Owens, 23 Jun 1963, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Children:

    1. Rebecca Leigh (Becky)[6] Owens. Born, 29 Mar 1967, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
33. Charles Benthal[5] Haggard. Born, 26 Mar 1932, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Frances Bawcum, daughter of Samuel H. Bawcum and Maggie Livingston, 10 Jan 1953, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Charles Houston[6] Haggard. Born, 16 Jun 1955, in Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Portia Denise Haggard. Born, 21 Jul 1957, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.
    3. Barry David Haggard. Born, 26 Apr 1960, in Henderson Co., TN.
34. Annie Marie[5] Haggard. Born, 18 Feb 1936, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1984, in Smithville, DeKalb Co., TN.

    She married James Wilson Young, 2 Mar 1957, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Born in Smithville, DeKalb Co., TN. Children:

    1. James Ronnie[6] Young. Born, 20 Dec 1958.
    2. Kimberly Jan Young. Born, 9 Mar 1962.
35. Bobby Joe[5] Haggard. Born, 6 Jun 1939, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Emma Downs, 15 Jun 1958. Born in Gallatin, Sumner Co., TN. Children:

    1. Cynthia Lynn (Cindy)[6] Haggard. Born, 21 Jul 1960.
    2. Mark Anthony Haggard. Born, 23 Jun 1962.
36. Fred Vernon (Buster)[5] Scott. Born, 22 May 1922, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 28 Aug 1994. Burial in Memory Gardens, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Highway Patrol. Fred Vernon Scott served with the marine corps in the Pacific during World War II. An interest in painting and the Civil War lead Fred to produce a series of paintings of major Civil War battles.

    He married Juanita Young, daughter of John Edward Young and Mary Norton Stephens. Resided: 1975, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Children:

    1. Fred Wayne[6] Scott.
    2. Kenneth Andrew Scott.
    3. Cindy Scott.
    4. Candy Scott.

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37. Marjorie Imogene[5] Sykes (Curtis D., 23). Born, 3 Nov 1934. Resided: 1965, in W. New York, Hudson Co., NJ.

    She married Paul R. Heath. Born, 5 Nov 1935. Children:

    1. Cynthia Lynn[6] Heath.
    2. Paul R. Heath.
    3. Jeffery Allen Heath.
38. Royce Wayne[5] Sykes (Curtis D., 23). Born, 6 Jun 1936. Resided: 1965, in Arnold, Jefferson Co., MO.

    He married Patricia Ann Eaves. Children:

    1. Royce Wayne[6] Sykes. Born, 15 Oct 1956.
    2. Beverly Diane Sykes. Born, 9 Aug 1962.
    3. Curtis Gentry Sykes. Born, 7 Sep 1965.
39. John Orville[5] Sykes (Curtis D., 23). Born, 7 Dec 1939. Resided: 1965, in Florissant, St. Louis Co., MO.

    He married Geraldine Marie Foster. Children:

    1. Julie Elizabeth[6] Sykes. Born, 4 Feb 1969.
    2. Jennifer Lynn Sykes. Born, 5 Aug 1971.
40. Billy Wayne[5] Campbell (Barney W., 24). Born, 30 May 1939, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Pipeline.

    He married Betty Lou Hill, daughter of James Rudolph Hill and Georgia Mae (Georgie) Baker, 8 Jul 1956, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 19 Nov 1940, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:

    1. Betty Renee[6] Campbell.
    2. Anthony Wayne Campbell.
41. Doris Elaine[6] Camper (James William (J. W.), 27). Born, 10 Sep 1946, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married, first, Gary Harris.

    She married, second, Glenn Ray Wilkins, son of Ollie Glenn Wilkins and Lueda Ozell Box, 6 Apr 1973, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Born, 18 Sep 1937, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Christy Elaine[7] Wilkins. Born, 6 Mar 1976, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. James (Jay) Glenn Wilkins. Born, 20 Oct 1983, in Decatur Co., TN.

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42. Richard[6] Camper (James William (J. W.), 27).

    He married Patty Patterson, daughter of Loyd/Finis Patterson and Hazel Lory Brasher. Born, 23 Aug 1950. Children:

    1. Lori Lynn[7] Camper.
43. Debbie[6] Camper (Thurman Arvel, 28). Resided: 1991, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.

    She married Steve Todd, son of Thomas H. Todd and Emogene Myracle. Born, circa 1956. Resided: 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Crystal[7] Todd.
    2. Bradley Todd.
    3. Jason Todd.
44. Terrence (Terry)[6] Camper (Vernon Asbury, 29). Born, 20 Jun 1965. Died, 23 Aug 1993, in Oaklawn, Cook Co., IL. Burial: 27 Aug 1993, in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Plumber.

    He married Donna Latosinski. Resided: 1993, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Children:

    1. Tera Lynn[7] Camper.
45. Cynthia Lynn[6] Heath. Born, 15 Oct 1959.

    She married Daryl Evans. Children:

    1. Dustin Spencer[7] Evans. Born, 24 Jan 1985.
    2. Whitney Paige Evans. Born, 8 May 1988.
    3. Erica Lynn Evans. Born, 30 Jan 1990.
    4. Andrew Grant Evans. Born, 30 Sep 1990.
46. Paul R.[6] Heath. Born, 7 Feb 1962.

    He married Lisa. Children:

    1. Michael Paul[7] Heath. Born, 3 Aug 1985.
    2. Lisa Marie Heath. Born, 19 Jul 1989.
    3. Ryan William Heath. Born, 11 May 1991.
47. Jeffery Allen[6] Heath. Born, 4 Nov 1964.

    He married Janet. Children:

    1. David Jeffery[7] Heath. Born, 20 Jul 1989.
48. Betty Renee[6] Campbell (Billy Wayne, 40). Born, 16 Jul 1962, in Linden, perry Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Secretary.

    She married Randy Lynn Murphy, son of Arden Murphy and Barbara Sue Briley, 8 Jun 1984, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 30 Jul 1963, in Savannah, Hardin Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:

    1. Justin Mathew[7] Murphy. Born, 24 Oct 1986, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
    2. Kye Andrew Murphy. Born, 2 Jun 1990, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

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49. Anthony Wayne[6] Campbell (Billy Wayne, 40). Born, 30 Mar 1970, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Pipeline.

    He married, first, Janice Lynn Allen, daughter of Bobby Allen and Wanda Russell, circa 1988. Born, Jul 1970. Children:

    1. Grant Allen[7] Campbell. Born, 4 Mar 1988, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

    He married, second, Sarah Jean Crider, 2 Mar 1990, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, third, Shelley LeAnn Barber, daughter of William (Bill) Barber and Joan L. Gilbert, 13 Mar 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Born, 13 Mar 1973.