Albert Sylvester

Stanton

Albert Sylvester Stanton, Jr. was born on March 16, 1934 in Drewry, Alabama to Albert Stanton and Ruby McCorvey. He departed this life on September 1, 2026.

Sylvester relocated to Toledo, Ohio as a young child where he attended Scott High School and graduated from Libbey High School.

He worked for Devilbiss lTW for 41 years. He was also a florist, creating flower arrangements for many families in the city of Toledo.

He attended Morning Star Baptist Church and Union Grove Baptist Church.

Sylvester had the gift of gab, loved to laugh and joke around with people. He loved and enjoyed hosting parties. He was a devoted husband and caring father.

He was preceded in death by both parents, his father Albert Stanton Sr., his mother Ruby McCorvey, his wife Christine Stanton, and grandson, Gervais Beach.

He leaves to mourn his passing 7 children: Shuna Smith of Memphis, TN; Ruby Beach of Toledo, Ohio; Albert Stanton Ill of Toledo, Ohio; Cynthia (Wardell) Smith of Memphis, TN; William (Yvette) Baker of Toledo, Ohio; Wade Baker of Toledo, Ohio; and Alesia (Jaleo) Young of Toledo, Ohio;19 grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren; his good friend, Cathy McCullough and favorite dog, Jewel.