Sylvanus Day Mallard

Sylvanus Day Mallard, of Trenton, 100 years old died Tuesday evening, August 11 at his home.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Earle Tyndall Mallard and son Edward Arthur Mallard. 

He never met a stranger and always had a story or joke to share.  He loved his Trenton United Methodist Church family and served the Lord through the Masons, Trenton Volunteer Fire Department and the rescue squad. 

He is survived by a daughter, Suzanna and husband, Ricky Harrington of Mebane; sons, Kenneth Mallard of Plymouth and Allen Mallard and wife, Patsy of Trenton; sister, Joyce Herring and husband Marlin of Maysville;  grandchildren Kimberly Watkins, Todd Mallard, Mark Harrington, Scott Harrington, Cynthia Ficenec,  David Mallard and Amy Coffey; great-grandchildren, Kady, Faith, Sarah, Evan, Emma, Calvin, Garris, Lucia, Kaelyn, Morris, Miles, Eli and Tye and beloved caregiver Benita Spicer.

Graveside services will be Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Trenton City Cemetery with Pastor Leo Fair officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trenton Volunteer Fire Department, 105 South Cherry Street, Trenton, NC  28585 or Trenton United Methodist Church, 107 Market Street, Trenton, NC  28585.

Due to the times, the family is requesting that everyone practice social distancing and wear a mask