James-Sylvester-Obituary

James "Leon" Sylvester

Richmond, Virginia

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SYLVESTER, James "Leon," 78, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2010. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Joanne Sylvester; sons and daughter-in-law, Terry and Brenda Sylvester and Mark Sylvester; a former daughter-in-law, Dana; three grandchildren, Jaime, Hunter and Grace Sylvester. Leon owned and operated J. L. Sylvester Floor Finishing for 47 years. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Rte. 10). A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Second Branch Baptist Church. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. at Dale Memorial Park. The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Daddy,
Mere words will NEVER be able to express the huge hole left in my, Mom's and Mark's hearts as well as in each and every other heart of your family by your passing.
You taught us about life, you showed us how to have fun by taking us boating, water skiiing, swimming, flying and yes your love of motorcycles.
You worked hard yet you played hard also.
I LOVE you, I MISS you and I will take care of Mom!!!
I will one day see you, Nanny any Grandaddy again in...

Leon.. I am sorry I didnt get to say goodbye in person.. I will miss you so much.. You always put a smile on my face and had a hug waiting for me.. You always have a place in my heart.. I love you dearly.. I know you will have a hug waiting for me when I come to see you in the big blue sky.. Tell God hi for me.. I love you always.. Hopey

Daddy, I have always dreaded the day I'd have to say goodbye. Words cannot describe how much I love you and miss you. You tought me about life; about how to be a husband and father. As Jaime said, you were a stubborn man but you always gave in to our wishes and wants. We had every toy and gift imaginable because of you. You are still loved and missed by so many people you would be amazed. Now you walk hand in hand with the Lord God Almighty and I wish I were there with you but my work here...

R.I.P. grandpa...i will always love you and miss you. You may gave been a stubborn man at times but that is what made your personality and you had a soft heart. I know if there was anything you wanted to buy you bought it and told grandma after the fact. "sneaky" I was the first born grandchild and he knew how to spoil me even when grandma said no. That's just who you are. And don't anybody go walking through a garage where his car is parked. He would get you with the panic button and watch...

Sorry to hear of your loss. I know of your pain. My sister, Donna, passed away almost 3 years ago. Time does not heal but it eases the pain.

Dear Terry, Jaime and Sylvester family. My deepest sympathy's and my heart and prayers are with you. Hugs from me to you.
Take Care, Gina Hensley Bishop

May God be with you during this time of sorrow."Big Daddy"

My sincerest sympathy goes out to the family. Terry & Brenda have been friends of mine for several years. Just know that your dad is in a much better place now.

i wont you and the family to know i feel your lost as i have been there
my son and i live next door to you
i am Audrey son is Tommy