Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Sylvester Harper Obituary
Sylvester
Sylvester Harper departed from this life on October 5, 2012. He was born to James and Lillie Harper in Lafayette, Alabama on May 21, 1952. The Harper Family moved to Toledo, Ohio during the 1950s. Sylvester attended Scott High School and graduated in 1970.
He attended Bowling Green State University and The University of Toledo. Sylvester joined the United States Army where he served as a military policeman. Sylvester worked as a manager at Taco Bell for 20 years until he became ill and retired. He was known to the restaurant employees and patrons as Sly.
Sylvester was preceded in death by his mother, Lillie; his father, Jim, and his brother, Ulysee. He leaves to cherish his memory his brother, James (Aridian) Harper Jr.; sisters, Arlene Harper, Lou Genia Galloway, Mae Snodgrass; sister-in-law, Valerie Harper; many nieces and nephews, and other family and friends. He departed this life with his sister and dear friend Jeanette Harper.
Memorial services will be held at the Parkwood SDA Church, 2200 Parkwood Ave. at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2012.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Sylvester Harper
6 Entries
October 24, 2012
RIH cousin,
love, Ishmael Shakur
Eric D Burt Sr
October 18, 2012
The burt family send there condolence
Mindy Crouch
October 16, 2012
R.I.P. Sly. You will be missed and have and always will be in our minds and hearts. Thank you for being with me on my first speeding ticket delivering Taco Bell to the school :0)
Claude Morgan, Jr.
October 16, 2012
May your soul always rest in peace.
October 14, 2012
Cuz, We will miss you. We know you are at home with the Lord. Rest in Peace. Art Scott (Scoop).
October 14, 2012
May God grant your hearts peace and many, many Precious Memories.
Ann Snodgrass Hall and family
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
Make a Donation
in Sylvester Harper's name
Memorial Events
for Sylvester Harper
How to support Sylvester's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Sylvester Harper's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
