Harold Austin Sayre

Harold A. Sayre, 87, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on December 17, 2021 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born on January 8, 1934 in Kaylong, West Virginia, son of the late Andy M. and Virginia Berkley Sayre. Harold was a retired truck driver being an owner operator; a member of the Teamsters Union, and worked eighteen years at Walmart as a greeter. Harold loved country music and sports. He was a good softball player and played for the Cheshire Raiders and Pilots. Harold was an U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War. Harold married Charlotte Walker Sayre on December 24, 1956 and she preceded him in death on January 11, 2019. He is survived by a son Dallas Sayre (Lori) of Rutland, Ohio; one grandson Austin ( Bobbi) Sayre; great grandsons, Malakai and Maxton; two brothers Gerald "Jerry" Sayre and Roy "Stub" Sayre both of Gallipolis, and one sister Janice Herbert of Leesville, LA; and his dog Molly. Harold was preceded in death by five brothers, Samuel, Billy, Roscoe "Coe", Jeffrey, and Glenn. The funeral service for Harold will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home with Shannon Hutchison officiating. His burial will follow in Creston Cemetery, Mason County, West Virginia. Military honors will be given at the graveside. Friends may call on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send email condolences.