He was born in Jamaica to Elsada Mary Johnson and Emanuel Folkes, the youngest of ten children. On December 27, 1980, he married the love of his life, Eugenie Hutchinson-Folkes, and together they shared 45 years of marriage.
In 1982, Cyril migrated to the United States of America and settled in New York, where he built a life for his family through hard work and skill as an auto mechanic.
After retiring in 2017, he moved to Florida, where he took up planting vegetables and found joy in tending his garden.
Above all, Cyril was a great father. He was devoted to his children and worked tirelessly to provide for them, and his love and guidance will remain with his family always.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Eugenie; his daughters, Marie, Arlene, and Althea; his sons, Nigel and Oneil; sixteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his sister, Adassa May Folkes; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and eight of his brothers and sisters.
A viewing will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Memory Gardens, 5740 S Pine Ave., Ocala, FL 34480. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at the same location on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
