Mr. Philip Joseph Sylvester 63 of Locust, NC passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at CMC-NorthEast Medical Center in Concord. Born on June 27, 1946 to the late Alcide Sylvester and the late Antoinette St. Pierre Sylvester. Mr. Sylvester was a veteran of The US Marines, and was a member of Cold Springs United Methodist Church. He was a driver with Porter’s Fabrications. Memorial services will be held at Cold Springs United Methodist Church on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 3:00 PM, with the Rev. Randy Wall and the Rev. Mary Hatley officiating. Survived by: wife, June Sylvester of the home, daughters, Stacy Collins of Concord, and Nicole Chivers of Jacksonville, NC; four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Cold Springs United Methodist Church 2550 Cold Springs Road Concord, NC 28025. Hartsell Funeral Home Concord will be serving the Sylvester family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com