Paul Anthony "Rooster" Sylve Sr.

Paul "Rooster" Anthony Sylve, Sr. entered peacefully into heaven by his friends singing "Amazing Grace" on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home on Grand Bayou. He is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years to Carolyn Bloodsworth Sylve. Loving father of Paul Anthony Sylve, Jr. (Stacie), Julliah Christine Sylve, Jeremy Omere Sylve (Kelli), Jeanne Marie Sylve and God given daughter Jasmine. A proud grandfather of Ridge, Quincy, Dominick, Aaleyah, Malachi and Malone. Godfather of Ellis Jo-Michael Thompson. Son of the late Moma Doris Sylve and Brother Marjie Sylve. Brother of Lorette "Nancy" Nelson, James "Kasaye" Sylve, Nathan "Mouse" Sylve, Sally Sylve, Scott "Spider" Sylve, Carmalita Rose Sylve, Silas "Big Dog" Sylve and preceded in death by Peggy Sylve Bilbrey. He is also survived by numerous children that he encouraged through his ministery, nieces, nephews, other relatives and loving friends. "Rooster" worked as the supervisor of the maintenance department at South Plaquemines Elementary School until he retired in 2012. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed preaching, encouraging, praying for others and if you knew him or talked with him, you knew he loved his Lord. He would always praise his Lord and thank him. He also loved to garden, cook, trawling, trapping, fishing, loved his trees but mostly spending time with his family, church and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of Heart of Hospice for their compassionate care give to Paul. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at River of Life Ministries Church in Port Sulphur, LA on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 10:00 am with visitation beginning at 9:00 am. Interment following in Grand Bayou Cemetery. Visitors attending the interment are encouraged to bring some type of umbrella at the cemetery.