Lee Allen

Sylcox

Lee Allen Sylcox, son of the late Oma Mae Newell Sylcox and Elman Verdell Sylcox was born in St. Charles, Missouri, on December 5, 1945. He departed this life at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 5, 2016, at the age of 70.
On September 9, 1967 in St. Charles, Missouri, Lee was united in marriage to Joyce Lee Jeune and this loving union was blessed with four children. Lee was a member of the United Church of Christ in St. Charles, and a member of the church family of the Ellington United Methodist Church. He was the treasurer of the Friends of Reynolds County. Lee was one of the founders of the Reynolds County Museum and the Reynolds County Genealogy and Historical Society. He was the researcher and he always held a position throughout the years. Lee loved birds, tropical fish, genealogy, gardening and collecting Santa Clauses. His greatest joy was the time he spent with his family.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Truman Sylcox.

Lee is survived by his wife Joyce Sylcox of Ellington, Missouri, one son, Scott Allen Sylcox of West Plains, Missouri, three daughters, Jeune Marie Cruz of St. Charles, Missouri, Jean Marie Goldsborough and husband Jack of Ellington, Missouri, Kristina Marie Sylcox and husband Raoul Lopez of West Plains, Missouri, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two honorary grandchildren, three brothers, Calvin Sylcox of St. Charles, Missouri, Clayton Sylcox and wife Janet of St. Charles, Missouri, Cleveland Sylcox and wife Suzanne of St. Charles, Missouri, seven sisters, Joyce Ann Broseman of St. Charles, Missouri, Blanche Cottingham and husband David of St. Peters, Missouri, Wanda Brooks of St. Charles, Missouri, Racheal Lamb of Defiance, Missouri, Patricia Sylcox of St. Charles, Missouri, Kathleen Mozee of Wright City, Missouri, and Mary Leonard and husband Bob of St. Charles, Missouri. Lee will be deeply missed and remembered with fond memories by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

A celebration of life will be Tuesday, February 9th 10:30 AM at the Ellington United Methodist Church

Minister: Sandy Estes

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Reynolds County Museum