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1927 - 2014
 Mr. Doyle Keith Sailor, age 87, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, June 14, 2014 from his home in Greenville. He was born April 25, 1927 in North Star Township, Gratiot County, Michigan, the son of R.L. and Hazel (Stillwagon) Sailor. On August 24, 1946, he married Delores Jean Barnes. Doyle retired after 41 years of employment with Consumers Energy. He was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church and a current member of Ashley Baptist Church. He grew up on a farm and enjoyed farming. He played the harmonica and the guitar, and enjoyed traveling. Above all he loved his Lord and his family, and was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of nearly 68 years, Delores; children, Brent Sailor of Washington, Kevin Sailor of Colorado, Kelly (Patti) Sailor of Jackson, and Kimberly (John) Heimbecker of Greenville; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Clara Sailor and Bart and Phyllis Barnes; daughters-in-law, Lavonna Sailor and Karen Sailor; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Galen Sailor; grandson, Steven Sailor; three brothers; and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, June 20, 2014 at Ashley Baptist Church, Dr. David A. Oliver officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Hurst Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be in North Star Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Ashley Baptist Church or Spectrum Health Hospice. |
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There are currently 3 condolences.
Dennis & Sue Sorensen
Thursday June 19, 2014 at
12:19 PM
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Kim, John, and Family, We were saddened to learn of your Dad's passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. You are remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
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Philip Bell
Thursday June 19, 2014 at
12:59 AM
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My deepest sympathy to you, Delores, in the passing of Doyle from this earthly existence. He is finally home, enjoying the presence of the Savior he loved. I remember Doyle at Calvary Baptist Church when I was a young child. He was a kind and gentle man who loved and served the Lord. Recently, after a 24-year-long stint in Rockford, IL, my wife and I moved back to Greenville, and I met Doyle again at an evening service at Ashley Baptist. From what I have known of Doyle, he was a fine man and a servant of Jesus Christ. I will rejoice to see him again in the Glory that God has prepared for those who love Him.
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John Lewis
Wednesday June 18, 2014 at
1:38 PM
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Delores, Kimberly and other family members. Please accept our condolence. May our Kind Father grant you great grace and peace. May he quiet you with his love. I have high regard for Doyle; and I was always pleased whenever I got to see him. Blessings, John Lewis.
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