Sayre, William Lee (Bill)

Passed: 1954-06-10

Age: 92

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Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1954-06-11

Information: W. L. SAYRE DIES AT 92 - William Lee (Bill) Sayre, 92, widely known millwright and blacksmith for many years, died yesterday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mary Aultz, of Sissonville, after a long illness.  He leaves 87 direct descendants.  Mr. Sayre, who retired several years ago, had lived in Kanawha County all his life.  He was the son of the late Daniel and Ruhena Sayre.      Surviving are five sons, Earl of Eleanor, Willie of Sissonville Rd., Clifford of Kenna, Carl of Rutland, O., and Oak of Given; five other daughters, Mrs. Louisa Bailey of Sissonville Rd., Mrs. Lousea Milam and Mrs. Dorothy Buckalew of Kenna, Mrs. Lucy Riffle of Buffalo, Miss Lyda Sayre of Michigan; two stepsons, Basil Cornell of Kenna, Orville Cornell of Charleston; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Velma Burdette of Romance; 50 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Sines of Leon, Mrs. Mollie Thomas and Mrs. Hannah Anrkrom of Columbus O.; two brothers, C. A. Sayre of St. Albans and G. A. Sayre, Cottageville.  The body is at Cunningham mortuary, and will be taken to the Aultz residence this afternoon.  Service will be there at 2 p.m. tomorrow.  Rev. Hobson D. Fisher and Rev. Ural Finney will officiate.  Burial will be in the Aultz cemetery near the home.