Deacon Sylvester Dority, Jr.

On January, 13, 1937, Sylvester Dority, Sr. and Willie Bell Johnson (both deceased) brought forth upon this continent a new baby boy whom they named Sylvester. He was conceived in love and dedicated to the proposition that he would be a loving husband and father when he grew up. Born in Sylvester, Georgia, he later moved to Clermont, Florida and met his soul mate, Ester Lou during the summer of 1957. Sylvester and Ester united in Holy Matrimony on January 25, 1957 and lovingly nurtured nine children. Sylvester was educated in the Lake County School system. He started his own business as an Agricultural Contractor at the tender age of 22. He continued to operate the business for over 40 years and retired in 2003. After retiring from the Agriculture business, he worked for the Lake County School's transportation department, and continued to work until his health began to fail last year. Sylvester was dedicated to the proposition that he would acknowledge the Lord as his Savior. He was a faithful member of New Jacob's Chapel M.B. Church, where he served as a deacon for many, many years and a member for both the Sr. Choir and Male Chorus. Deacon Sylvester Dority, Jr. was preceded in death by his wife, Ester Lou and son, Vince. Sylvester was dedicated to the proposition that strong families make strong countries. Sylvester reached his final resting place on July 15, 2013. The memories of him will be cherished forever in the hearts of his children: Emma Jean Holmes (Jack) of Mascotte, Floirda, Levester Dority (Terri) of Clermont, Florida, Larry Dority (Meagan) of Orlando, Florida, Kevin Dority (Diane) of Miami, Florida, Toby Dority of Clermont, Florida, Marshall Dority (Linda) of Clermont, Florida, Sylvester Dority, III (Stacey) of Mascotte, Florida, Ashley Dority of Clermont, Florida; Six Sisters: Doris Smith, Mary Alice Dority, Bessie Mae Thomas (Carlton), Rosa Lee Logan (Fred), all of Clermont, Florida, Margaret Godwin of Melbourne, Florida, and Sandra Dority of Leesburg, Florida; One Brother: Rodney Dority (Jerry) of Atlanta, Georgia; One Sister-in-Law: Bonne Crattic (Eddie) of Orlando, Florida; thirty-two granchildren; thrity two great grandchildren; a special friend, Jim Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and sorrowing friends.

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Deacon Sylvester Dority, Jr.

February 16, 1937 - July 15, 2013