James Sykora
October 6, 1935 –
November 11, 2022
Visitation
November 17, 2022
1:30 pm –
Messiah Lutheran Church
1801 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75075
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"On behalf of my family, I wanted you to know how much we appreciate your handling of my husband's final arrangements. Wayne Baxter assisted & guided us through the entire process with such care & compassion. Don't know what we would have done without him! Sincerely, Colleen Elledge"
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"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
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"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
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He was a wonderful man and a friend to all. He will be greatly missed.
Uncle Jim was a ray of light in any room! I don’t think I ever saw him with out a smile on his face. He was a gentle soul. He was by my granny’s side day and night in her last few years of life, as the loyal brother that he was. He always said “ she is such a sweetheart.” He was a sweetheart too. Heaven is rejoicing and there is more laughter now that he is living there eternally. Until we see you again <3
My prayers are with you at this sad time.
What a life well-lived; an inspiration to us all. Your legacy lives on vibrantly in your family. My prayers are with the entire family during this concentrated time of grief. Psalm 34:18 <
Uncle Jim was always positive and had a smile on his face. Our family was so privileged to have him as a great relative and uncle!
I feel so blessed to have known and worked with such a wonderful man.
Uncle Jim loved the Lord and his family so much. Iknow he was so proud of Sharon and Jimmy and their families.
He expressed this love through his presence and support. He patiently taught me to tell time when I was very young. Uncle Jim came to my first piano recital when I was five and brought his date Francis. They were both very brave and loving. They married shortly thereafter. It was my first wedding, and he was so handsome and Aunt Francis so beautiful!
Uncle Jim and Aunt Francis continued to love and keep family close and these are the sweet times we shall cherish and remember.
I love and your family. I shall meet you at Jesus feet.
In Christ’s Love
Kathy
Jim Sykora gave me my first job at Richardson Savings. He was a wonderful man. I have not seen him is about 50 years. He taught me about the business and how to treat others and helped me earn money to go to Boy Scout camp. I am sorry that the world has lost such a Great Man.