Ernest O. "Ernie" Sylva

January 11, 1941 - May 19, 2020

Ernest O. “Ernie” Sylva, age 79, of Laurie, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. He was born January 11, 1941, in Warrensburg, Missouri, a son of the late Ernest and Nora (Zeller) Sylva. On June 9, 1961, in Kansas City, Kansas, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Leona (Perry) Sylva. Ernie worked for Southwestern Bell and later AT&T until his retirement after thirty-five years. He was an avid car enthusiast building numerous classic cars and trucks. Ernie was a member of multiple car clubs and enjoyed attending car swap meets. In addition to his wife, Leona, he is survived by his son, Don Sylva and wife Wendi of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; grandson, Dylan Sylva; brothers, Marion Sylva of Parker, Kansas and James Sylva of La Cygne, Kansas and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends observing social distancing guidelines from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26th, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel. A private family graveside service will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.