Sylvester Devon Peterkin
1981 - 2023
Sylvester Devon Peterkin
1981 - 2023
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BORN
1981
DIED
2023
Sylvester Peterkin Obituary
Sylvester Devon Peterkin Sr. was born June 23, 1981, in Miami, Florida as the second born to Corina Boatwright and Ivon Peterkin. As a young boy, he attended Olinda Elementary, Cedar Grove Middle and Southwest DeKalb High School. He had three children, Alana Cannon, Joselyn Peterkin and Sylvester Peterkin Jr.
As a young adult, Sylvester moved to Metter, Ga. where it became his permanent home. He loved making music, artwork, dancing and spending time with his family.
He departed this life to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 10, 2023, at his home in Metter, Ga.
Sylvester leaves to cherish his memories his mother Corina Boatwright, step-father Ronald Robinson, father Ivon Peterkin, his “Pops” James Mercer Sr., his long-time companion Jasmine Ricks, three adorable children Alana Cannon, Joselyn Peterkin and Sylvester Peterkin Jr., four brothers; Tavaris (Kristie) Peterkin, James (Summer Collins) Mercer Jr., Jamal (Breanna) Mercer and Antonio Sweeting, sisters Shonte’ Smith and Yolanda Andrews; five aunts; Vivian Willies, Rosia Pinkney, Louise Boatwright, Tangler Boatwright and Malinda (Desmond Goodman) Boatwright, five uncles; Johnny Nesbitt Sr., Ulysses Boatwright Sr., Robert Boatwright, Freddie Boatwright, Homer (Sabrina) Boatwright, two dear friends; Ricky Mullins, Markus Benson and a host of other relatives and friends.
Brooke Poindexter-Brown
March 22, 2024
Miss you sooooo much a great best friend.I’m still in shock. Love Ya! Until we meet again rest in peace. #SWD Class of 01
March 18, 2023
Sending my condolences to you and your family. Lifting you up with prayers
Keoda Stewart
March 18, 2023
Slugger it's hard to believe that you are gone. Shocked is an understatement, you will definitely be missed. Watch over them babies. Love you my friend "Yoda"
Crystal
March 16, 2023
It’s weird seeing u on a home going service program.gon miss seeing u when I did bro
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Markus Benson
March 16, 2023
I will always remember you. My best friend from the beginning and loved like a brother.
Helene Benson
March 16, 2023
you will be missed
Alicia Boatwright
March 16, 2023
May Jehovah bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Alicia and Regina
Tasha Bigby
March 16, 2023
The memories of you will always make me smile. If only I could have you back, just for a little while. You’re forever in our hearts and you will truly be missed, until we meet again my friend.Eternal Rest.
Essence, Johnny, Isis, Nazir
March 15, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
MeeMi Hunter
March 15, 2023
Slugga.. Slugga.. Slugga.. you were an amazing person who have always gave me knowledge on how life should be even as a kid even though I thought I was ready for it. I will NEVER forget you.. You will truly be missed, my brother, my friend..
shante collins
March 15, 2023
You will truly be missed ❤
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