Henry Lee Sylvester I, 79, of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday morning, August 12, 2025, at his residence.
Born in Nahunta, October 21, 1945, he grew up in Fernandina Beach, FL but lived in Pierce County for the past 40 years. He worked for the Pierce County Road Department for many years before becoming a truck driver and retiring from Wall Timber. He loved watching NASCAR, fixing things and being with his wife whether it was riding around, walking on the beach or just talking. He had a very funny sense of humor and loved being a jokester. He attended Bethel Baptist Church.
He was a son of the late Durward E. and Susan Chancey Sylvester. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Jean Martin, Virginia Williamson and Belle Sylvester and by both of his brothers, Joe Sylvester and Bob Sylvester.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Mary Boston Sylvester, Blackshear; three daughters, Cindy Sylvester and Lucretia Sylvester, both of Yulee, FL and Amber (Kevin) Hutchinson, Palatka, FL; three stepdaughters, Maria Tittle, Amelia Island, FL, Connie Whitley of Charlotte, NC and Hope Colson, Orlando, FL; a son, Henry L. Sylvester II, Las Vegas, NV; a sister, Naomi Durbin, Waycross; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, August 18, from Shiloh Cemetery with the Rev. Monroe Gill officiating.
The family will visit with friends at the cemetery immediately following the service.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
