Sylvester D. Fox

Sylvester D. Fox, 80, of Frankfort, KS, passed away on July 6, 2024, at the Frankfort Community Care Home.

The family will receive friends on August 10, from noon to 5 p.m., at Padden Funeral Chapel.

Sylvester was born on July 11, 1943, at Frankfort, the son of Sylvester and Ethel A. (Becker) Fox. He graduated from the 8th grade and was a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Frankfort.

On December 14, 1998, he was united in marriage to Eldora Russell in Marysville. Sylvester was a carpenter and worked in construction. He was an artist at his craft and took pride in his work. He enjoyed his customers and had a special relationship with many that he worked with.

To relax, he enjoyed fishing, camping, and playing with his grandchildren. Sylvester was a quiet gentle loving man, whose family was the most important to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Nanette; son, Kyle; and siblings, Galen, Glen and Darlene.

Survivors include his wife, Eldora; children, Rachel Taylor, Bradley (Zoe) Fox, Jerimiah Arnold, Douglas Tryon, Christy Fox, Donnie Fox, Ronald Fox and Nathan Fox; sister, Viola Gerstenkorn; and twenty-five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial fund has been established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of Padden Funeral Chapel, c/o Kinsley Mortuary, P.O. Box 147, Marysville, KS 66508.