Sayre, Benjamin F. Jr.

Passed: 1925-11-25

Age: 38

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Death Notice: 1925-11-28

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Information: Benjamin F. Sayre, Jr. was born at Evans, Jackson County, W. Va., June 22, 1887, and departed this life at the Camden-Clark Hospital in Parkersburg, Wednesday morning, November 25, 1925.  He had been sick for some months, but was a patient sufferer throughout the entire period of his affliction.  At the time of his death, he was 38 years of age.  On April 10, 1912, he was married to Ruth Sayre of Jackson county.  To this union three children were born;  Carrol, age 12, Wayne, age 10 and Paul Kester, who died when but two years of age.  In addition to his wife and two sons, he is survived by his aged father, Benjamin F. Sayre, Sr.. three brothers and three sisters, as follows:  C. H. of Parkersburg, J. E. and E. E. Sayre of Evans, Mrs. B. F. Hogsett of Beaver, Pa., Mrs. K. M. Click of Ravenswood, and Mrs. D. E. Wedge of Cottageville, W. Va.  When but a small boy, Mr. Sayre was converted and joined the United Brethren Church near his home, and on moving to Parkersburg some years ago, transferred his membership to the First United Brethren Church of that city, and was very active in the work of the church until affliction prevented him from taking any part in the activities of the church.  During his most serious illness he never lost interest in the church and was constantly inquiring about the Sunday School, and especially the class of boys which he taught.  His service and council in the church will be missed.  He was Past Commander of Hope Lodge No. 10 K. of P.  At one o'clock Thursday afternoon a brief funeral service was held at the 1st U. B. Church of Parkersburg with Rev. J. M. Knight, pastor in charge.  The church was filled with members of the church, representatives of Hope Lodge No. 10, K of P, and employees of the W. H. Smith hardware store, where Mr. Sayre was a trusted employee for a number of years.  He was trustworthy and always respected by those with whom he worked.  On Thursday afternoon, the body was taken to the home of his father at Evans, where it remained until Friday when at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. J. M. Knight of Parkersburg conducted a service in the Otterbein church, which was completely filled with friends and relatives of other days, who came through the rain to pay their tribute of respect.  His body will rest in the Otterbein cemetery until the waking time comes on the morning of the eternal tomorrow.