Feb. 15, 1935 – Jan. 29, 2008
Sylvester Caldwell was born on Feb. 15, 1935 in St. Louis to Norman Caldwell, Sr. and Rosia Bell Keys Caldwell, the sixth of seven children. Both parents and four brothers, Norman Caldwell Jr., Alvernon Sr., Abdul Shakir (William) and Charles Sr,. and one sister, Loumilla, preceded him in death.
Sylvester was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools and was a graduate of Vashon High School. At an early age, Sylvester professed a hope in Christ and was baptized at the North Galilee Missionary Baptist Church under the late Rev. Mack Mills.
Sylvester was employed with General Motors Corporation for 30 years. He was fond of sports and played the positions of short stop and second base. In 1995, Sylvester coached the St. Louis Sox, a team that was part of the Black Softball Association.
Sylvester was a good, caring and lovable man to all that knew him. He departed this life suddenly at him home on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008.
He leaves to cherish his memory seven children, Derrick Eugene Caldwell Sr., Pamela LaMar Caldwell-Lieu (Dwayne), Kimberly Ann Caldwell-Harvey (Royce), Janine Caldwell-Cutts, Marlon Cladwell, Ramon Caldwell and Danielle Caldwell; one sister, Leontine Caldwell – all of St. Louis; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.