Sayre, Virgil Ledford ""Babe"

Passed: 2001-02-17

Age: 79

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Death Notice: 1971-02-20

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Information: EVANS - Virgil Ledford ""Babe"" Sayre, 79, of Evans WV, departed this life, Februay 17, 2001, at his home following a sudden illness.  He was born November 4, 1921, in Evans, a son of the late Virgil Delbert and Lola Margaret (Fox) Sayre.  He was a lifelong resident of Evans, was retired from Vecillio and Grogan Construction Company, and was a 25 year member of the United Steelworkers Union.  He attended the Evans Church of God.      Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Naomi Jane (Shinn) Sayre; son, Van L. and his wife,Cindy Sayre, of Ripley; daughter, Charlotte and her husband, George Leonard, of Columbus, OH; sister, Ardella Click of Cottageville; grandchildren, Natalie Leonard, Nathan Leonard, Nancy Leonard and Jackson L. Sayre; great-grandchildren, Natosha Leonard and Breana Hammond.  He was also preceded in death by brothers, Cletes ""Pete"" Sayre, Arnold T. Sayre, Marion Sayre, and Tommy Sayre; sister, Beulah Sayre.  Service was held Tuesday, February 20, 2001, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans WV, with the Rev. Gerald B. Sayre officiating.  Burial followed in Longview Cemetery, Evans.