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Will Sayre Obituary

Graduation Year Class of 1972
Date of Passing Sep 11, 2017
About William "Will" Howard Sayre, age 63, of Nelson Twp, passed away Monday morning, September 11th, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 17th, 1954 in Chardon , Ohio. He resided in Geauga County for most of his life.

Will joined the U.S. Army in 1972 where he became a red beret in the 82nd Airborne Division. After serving in the military, he studied the Bible and was baptized. He was a self-employed contractor and remarkable mechanic who could repair or build anything. He loved wildlife, including Penelope, the baby deer he rescued, and his many cats.

Will is survived by: his loving partner, Theresa Bolyard, her daughter, Jolene and granddaughter, Courtney; siblings, Jerome (Debbie) Sayre Jr., Ellen (Richard) Shepherd, Lu Ann Currence, John (Kathy) Sayre, Melissa (Rick) LaDow, Peter (Sheila) Sayre, Heidi (Tom) Sanda, Laura Pierce; plus many nieces and nephews whom he loved. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Jerome and Joe Ann (Davis) Sayre; brother, David Sayre; and nephew, Shaun Sayre.

FRIENDS MAY CALL FROM 4:00 - 8:00 P.M., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2017 AT BEST FUNERAL HOME, 15809 MADISON RD, MIDDLEFIELD, OH 44062. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 at the funeral home. A luncheon will follow the service, location to be announced.
Will Sayre