Sylvite on May 9 reported that Brent Sutton, General Manager of the company’s Sylvite Southeast operations, including both Lakeland and Bartow, Fla., has passed away after being diagnosed with leukemia in October 2022.
Sutton joined Sylvite in 2020 (GM Sept. 18, 2020) after a 38-year career in the industry, including 19 years with Lykes Agri Sales, 17 years as General Manager of Growers Fertilizers in Dade City, Fla., and a brief stint with Diamond R Fertilizer Company. Sylvite said Sutton was a key part of the modernization and growth of the company’s business in Florida.
“Brent was devoted to Florida agriculture and a proud graduate of the University of Florida,” Sylvite said in a statement. “Brent was also an avid Tampa Bay Lightning fan, and true to his nature, stayed loyal to his team win or lose. Brent will be missed by his many friends. Our condolences go out to Brent’s wife and daughters at this time.”