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Sylvester Stemsley Obituary

SYLVESTER STEMSLEY was born on July 13, 1935, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went home to the Lord Jesus Christ on February 24, 2010. He leaves behind a devoted and loving wife M. Margaret Stemsley, three daughters Cynthia Jones (George), Sonja Fox (Mark), Sheryl Stemsley; son Kenneth Stemsley (Veronica); three stepsons Daniel T. Riddick, Christopher Riddick (Shundria), Orlando P. Riddick (Yvette) and nineteen beloved grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Stemsley, his mama Annie Butler, mother Mildred Holmes. He leaves behind eight sisters, seven brothers, one aunt Eloise (Lois) Williamston, and a host of family and friends. In lieu of flowers, family and friends are requested to make contributions to the Omega Psi Phi, Sigma Tau Chapter of El Paso Education Foundation, Omega Psi, P.O. Box 6491, El Paso, TX 79906 in Sylvester Stemsley's name. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Prayer Service will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Service will be Monday at 12:45 p.m. at Fort Bliss Chapel 1. Rite of Committal will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services under the direction of HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME www.hillcrestfuneralhome.org 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332.

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Published by El Paso Times from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2, 2010.

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Mike Casey

February 28, 2010

Mr. Stemsley,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Cold War. Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow servicemen stood ready to defend our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Laticia Rankins

February 28, 2010

I will keep the family in prayer. Uncle Stemp was a good person and uncle. I remember when he would come visit us in Louisiana. I was only a little girl. He would always say "Where is my Sugar" I would give him a kiss and hug. He would always give me a dollar or a five. I felt loved and rich. I will always remember our talks on the phone during the holidays. Rest in peace uncle Stemp. I love you. I know he is with his family members that have gone on also. God bless the family and friends. Love, Laticia

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