Sylvester Scott Early , age 67 of Peridot, Arizona passed away on February 27, 2012 at Copper Mountain Inn Nursing Home in Globe, AZ. He was born in San Carlos, Arizona on December 12, 1944. Son of Sam Scott and Marie (Bates) Early. He went to Peridot Mission and at Stewart Nevada High School. After finishing high school, je joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He later worked for Inspiration and at Hayden mines, the Evergreen Sawmill and at San Carlos Older Adult Center before he retired. He enjoyed going to the Casino and visiting with family and friends. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by his parents, his sisters; Ramona Early and Linda Early, his brother Ramsey Early. Sylvester is survived by his daughter Karol Early of San Carlos, AZ, his sister Mercilene Haan of San Carlos and his brother Lowdry Early of Peridot, AZ, his long time companion Julia Bendle, two grandchildren, one niece and three nephews. Wake will be on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. at Sylvester Early’s residence – Peridot Siding Rd. – Peridot, AZ Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at San Carlos Miracle Church Interment will be at San Carlos Veteran’s Cemetery – Mormon Hill Rd. San Carlos, AZ