Robert "Mike" Michael Sylvis

Robert Michael “Mike” Sylvis, 73, of Ellerslie, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. A Graveside Service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at Parkhill Cemetery on October 1, 2025 at 1:00 with Pastor Tommie Hart officiating. Friends and family are welcome to fellowship with the family at the Church in the County following the service. The address is 12289 GA Highway 315, Cataula, GA 31804.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Velma France Sylvis, and a brother, Joe Sylvis.

Mike is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Jones Sylvis. They would’ve celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on November 28th.  He is also survived by his children Michael Sylvis Jr (Lynn), Amber Wilbourn (Clay), Ronnie Williams (Katie). His grandchildren Tyler Williams (Gina), Jesse Williams (Emily), Dalton Sylvis (Madeline), Justin Sylvis (Mallory), Cameron Sylvis, KaraLynn Williams, Lilly Wilbourn, and Aimee Stelting. Great-grandchildren Lincoln, Kenzley, Adeline, Ty, Charlotte, and Lainey, his sister in laws and brother in laws, Judy Foster, Mary (Dennis) Harrison, Dell Jones and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mike was a member of the Church in the County in Cataula GA.  He loved going to church, being with his church family, and praising his Jesus.    

Mike was an avid Atlanta Falcons fan. It didn’t matter the occasion, if the Falcons were playing and not on your TV, he wasn’t attending.  He also loved music of every genre and really enjoyed live music in the open air.

Mike was a very hard-working man. His last job before retirement was Deck Foreman at Marvins Market and Produce. He also worked as Produce Manager at Beallwood Farmers Market and Nix Produce.  

He loved animals of every type. He was especially fond of his cat, Baby Girl, who was much comfort to him this last year as he fought the good fight.  

Well done my good and faithful servant ~ Matthew 25:23