William Paul Saylor, 63, of Springhills, died Monday, December 1, 2008, at his residence.
He was born April 30, 1945, in Urbana, Ohio, a son of the late Leslie and Esta C. Williams Saylor. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Alvin Saylor; a sister, Betty Speece; and a nephew, Alan Ratcliff.
He leaves behind 3 Sisters, Beatrice (Dee) Clark of Sidney; Gereva Thomas of Monroe, Michigan; and Janet Kesecker of Springhills, with whom he resided.
3 Nieces, Debbie Clark (Mike) Leiss of Anna; Shellie Burns of Troy; and Renae Barnhart of Springfield. 4 Nephews, David (Susan) Clark of Sidney; Rick Clark of Sidney; Tony (Debbie) Orsborne of Pemberton; and Tracy Owen of Springfield
William attended Rosewood and graduated in 1963 from Graham High School.
Following two years of service in the U.S. Army, he worked at Copeland Corp., and later became a self-employed contractor.
He was a member of the Indian Lake Moose Lodge, American Legion Pearce-Kerns Post 120, Urbana, and Eagles Club, Indian Lake.
He was a musician and played and sang in many local area establishments; including Hussy's in Port Jefferson and Valley High Ski resort. He loved music and people and never met a stranger. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him.
Calling hours will be on Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 2 to 8 p.m.
Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 5, 2008 Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home, DeGraff, with Rev. Jerry Allen officiating. Burial is in the Springhill Cemetery.
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