Sylvester Herring

Sylvester Herring, a native of Coffeyville, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Sylvester was born March 20, 1933 to Henry and Louise Herring. He attended Roosevelt Jr. High and Field Kindley Memorial High School. He married Lillian Wilson Herring and from this union seven children were born: son SylvesterTony Carolyn Herring of Chicago, IL daughter Skye Lonnie McGowen of Humble, TX twin sons Christopher Herring of Pasadena, TX and Craig Herring of Coffeyville, KS daughter Twana Michael Horner of Humble, TX daughter Glenda Simmons of Beaumont, TX daughter Tina Donis Evans of Beaumont, TX. After the death of Lillian, he later moved to California where he met and married Peggy Herring of Vallejo, CA. He is survived by two sisters: Helen Herring Burrell of Washington St. Mary Alice Herring Terry Fullard of Coffeyville, KS. Preceding him in death were three brothers: Clifford Herring, Henry Herring, Willie Joe Herring and sister Elizabeth Herring Scott. Others left to cherish his memories: brotherinlaws Marcus Wilson Carolyn of Irving, TX, James Davison Evelyn of Coffeyville, KS, Percy Lyle of California sisterinlaws Barbara Taylor of Independence, MO, Donna Scott Louis of Bartlesville, OK and Mary Wilson of Coffeyville, KS. His beloved grandchildren: Anthony, ShaTonya Lonnie Jr. Tiffany, Stephen Crystal, Shaletha, Chris Jr. DeMarrio, Charleka, Duke Quintin, Quince III Jovannah, Jacqueline, Ernest Jr. Donis Jr., Darius, Donisha and a host of great grandchildren, relatives and friends. Sylvester served in the U.S. Army worked for the U.S. Postal Service and Halliburton pursued a career as anamateur boxer was instrumental in thestartup Boxing League for the Boys Club of Coffeyville member of the Ritz Club and was involved with numerous community events and functions. DadPapa lived alively life amongst his children and friends. He loved to discuss and debate politics, watch and attend sport functions and was always ready to give his opinion on life affairs whether you agreed with him or not. We always marveled at his intelligence as he could provide some insight on almost any subject and in his presence, we were able to both laugh and cry. We loved him dearly and feel our loss. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at PenwellGabel FordWulfBruns Chapel in Coffeyville. Friends may call on Thursday, July 15, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to sign the guest register. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com