Donnie Hugh Sylvester, Sr., 84; of Kingsland, GA went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2023.

Mr. Sylvester was born to Noah Hiram Sylvester and Mabel Aldridge Sylvester Hinson in Manor, Georgia. He resided in Kingsland, Georgia. After high school, Mr. Sylvester entered the United States Air Force in 1955. Following his military service, he married in 1960 and began working at Gilman Craft Bag Company. He later entered the civil service where he would retire in 1993 as a crane operator and instructor; he also worked part-time as a police officer, EMT, fireman, and owned his own landscaping business over the years. Mr. Sylvester was a true entrepreneur and businessman; he owned and operated Kingsland businesses Kasual Klothing, S & S Auto Sales, Donnie's Fast Cash Pawn Shop, and Sly's Custom Cycles. With his son, he sent the first custom-made bike to Costa Rica. He was once active in the Masonic Lodge of Kingsland and the ABATE Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed being outdoors and spent many summers traveling to Montana with his bride.

Mr. Sylvester has three children: Tina (Patrick) Murray, Donnie Sylvester. Jr., and Harry Robinson. He leaves brothers, Dale (Betty) Sylvester and Noah (Betty) Porter; daughters-in-law, Wendy Sylvester and Lisa Denmark; and the families of three grandchildren: Tyler (Jessica) Murray, Taron Herrin, and Donnie "Sly" (Cayla) Sylvester, III. There are 6 great-grandchildren: Matthew Renfroe, Tessa Murray, Waylen Herrin, Rhett Murray, Brennan Sylvester, and Wyatt Herrin. He also leaves nieces Sherri Sylvester Rios, Pam (Jeff) Barbee, Nicole (Frank) Sylvester McLaurin; several great-nieces and great-nephews, and loved one, Laurie Morton.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Edna Sylvester; his parents; brother, Kenneth (Pat) Sylvester; nephew, Dale Sylvester, Jr., and grandson, Thomas Herrin.

A memorial service will be held on September 19, 2023, at 6:30 pm at Kingsland First Baptist Church.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.