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Harding Sylvester Obituary

Harding Sylvester, The Candy Man, 78, of Beaumont, TX, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital, on Sunday, August 11, 2013. A Life Celebration will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Morning Star Baptist Church, with interment at Live Oak Memorial Park, under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff. Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the church. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Fannie Sylvester; sons, John Boutte' (Sandra), Andre Boutte', and Carlton Sylvester; daughters, Tatyana Norman (Terence) and Ami Malvo (Carl); sisters, Ester Jones of Atlanta, TX, Della Williams of Los Angeles, Leola Limbrick and Mary Mays (Eddie) both of Houston, Marjorie Nells Seals and Stella Guidry both of Beaumont; brother, Kerry Sylvester (Francine) of Beaumont. Candy Man was blessed with 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Emory Patterson, Mr. & Mrs. David Bruce & Robin, Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Clubb, Altus Hospice & The 4th Floor Doctors and Nurses at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital.

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Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Aug. 14, 2013.

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JOHN BOUTTE

August 9, 2021

To all that may search for my Dad's memory. It's in my and my siblings heart, just call us. We love speaking about our Dad and think of him every day. It's so good to go through the comments left by so many! After all of these year I saw a comment by a co-worker that I saw for the first time, I call him and thank him for the heart felt comments! LOVE YOUR PARENTS!!!!! I mean with all that you are. This man wasn't my biological, but he was more. He came into my life and made me who I am today. I love you Dad and will always keep your memory alive as long as the good Lord says the same! Your Son, John

August 17, 2013

Ami,

May God's sweet love provide comfort and peace during this time of sorrow and remembrance.

Love,
Carol(Owens)Ross

MARION MCELROY

August 17, 2013

MAY GOD BLESS AND AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOOK TO THE HILL FROM WHENCE COMETH YOUR HELP. LOVE MARION MCELROY AND FAMILY.

Ponciano Cortez

August 16, 2013

God bless you and your family in your loss.

Ms. Sadie Smith & Family

August 16, 2013

Ms. Sylvester and Famil; Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever,and we appreciated his words of encouragement,and laughter each time he stop by the Barber/Beauty shops with his famous Pecan Candy.

Michelle Bowie[Woolridge]

August 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cynthia ONeil

August 15, 2013

Jesus Cares.....

Susan Farris

August 15, 2013

Fannie and Family, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Fannie, you know how much we love and respect you and I think of you often. Know that you are in my prayers always.

Ms. Marie Fontenot

August 15, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived

Tony and Dee McBride

August 15, 2013

Our Hearts are with you Tachi Norman and all the Sylvester Family as you go through this trying time. May God help you find peace in this time of loss. Reflect on the great memories. Love you.

RAY&LORRAINE MINIX

August 14, 2013

FANNIE AND THE FAMILY ,MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU ALL STREHGHT AT THIS TIMEOF YOUR GREAT LOSS.JUST KNOW GOD WILL TAKE CARE.MY FRIEND WILL BE TRULY MISSED.AN AWESOME MAN OF GOD ,HE REALLY LOVE THE LORD .LOVE AND PRAYERS.{RAY AND LORRAINE MINIX}

August 14, 2013

Juanita Wilson Antwine
Beaumont, TX

Tracy Robinson Sostand-Broussard

August 14, 2013

My deepest sincere sympathy for you all. He will be missed.

Wade Graham

August 14, 2013

We will miss Candy Man and his great pralines. We always looked forward to his visits to our office, not only for the candy, but he was a really special person also. Your family is in our thoughts. Wade and Mary Ann Graham at Graham Benefits Group.

Ken Lundy

August 14, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sebastian & Donna Stevenson

August 14, 2013

Our prayers are with you Boutte/Sylvester Family.

Jo Ann Renfro Williams

August 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Edward&Dora Pete

August 14, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Gerard Brignac Sr.

August 14, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

JoAnn Renfro Johnson

August 14, 2013

My heart is with you Ms. Fannie as you mourn the loss of your beloved husband.

In Sympathy, I am
JoAnn Renfro Johnson

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