D.L “Tom” Sylvester, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away at his residence on February 21, 2017

He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in World War 2. He was serving aboard the USS Franklin when it was hit by enemy fire. The ship received more damage than any other ship in that battle and never sank. He received the Asiatic Pacific Victory Medal and also served on five other naval vessels during his military service. He retired from Lucey Boiler Company and was a member of the Boilermakers Local Union #679 for 65 years. He was also a member of South Chattanooga Church of God.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anne Sylvester; parents, James and Ethel Sylvester, brothers, Fred, Harry, J.R., Ken and Bill Sylvester, sisters, Mildred Powell, Jean Johnson and Sue Brown.

Survivors include his sons, John, Fred (Carolyn) Sylvester, sisters, Gail (Jeff) Allen and Ruth Gross; brother, Ronnie (Pat) and sister in law, Dot Sylvester, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, February 24, 2017.  The family will receive friends from 11:00am until the service hour. Interment with military honors will follow at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

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