Sylvester Edward Drinks

On April 30, 1953 Sylvester Drinks, Jr. was welcomed into this world by his parents Sylvester Drinks Sr. and Ruby Lee Drinks of Reidsville, Ga. On October 16, 2026, Sylvester passed away peacefully at home.

He was educated in the schools of Tattnall County, graduating in 1971. Sylvester was a hardworking and dedicated man who was self-employed and proudly owned and operated Drinks Mobile Detail. He was not only self-employed, but he also worked at Circle M Ranch. Throughout his career, he also worked at RIMCO, Johnson’s Heating and Air, and Dyess Heating and Air. He spent many years working alongside and helping Theron Rogers, demonstrating his strong work ethic, dedication, and willingnessto lend a helping hand to others.

On June 12, 1998 he entered Holy Matrimony to Glenda Lynell Drinks. He enjoyed riding his Slingshot, playing his country music, working, cleaning vehicles, and going tothe beach.

Sylvester was proceeded in death by his wife Glenda Drinks, parents Sylvester and Ruby Drinks, brother Jeffrey Drinks, and his siter Gwendolyn Gale Drinks. Sylvester leaves to cherish his loving memory his children, Amanda Mincey of Augusta, Ga, Felicia Mincey, Ebonie (Gary) Gwinn of Snellville, Ga, Dedrick King of Covington, Ga, and Derrick Wilson; 4 sisters Harvestine Castillo of Atlanta, Ga, Leal (Willie) Brown of Reidsville, Ga, Lawanda Drinks of Rex, Ga, Margie Smoot of Stockbridge, Ga; and two brothers, Steven (Brenda) Drinks of Reidsville, Ga, Kermit (Glenice) Drinks of Collins, Ga; nine grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will forever treasure his memory.

The Drinks family would like to give a special thanks to his caretakers Linda Johnson and Sue Hammond. Also, a special thanks to all family and friends that has supported us throughout this difficult time.

The family will receive friends on Friday October 23, 2026 from the hours of 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00am Saturday, October 24, 2026 from the Chapel of Low Country Cremation and Burial. Interment will follow in the Mincey Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Marcus Dasher, Richard Buford, Ron Lee, Theodore Harris, James D. Roe and Paul Adams

Low Country Cremation and Burial have the honor to serve the Drinks family.