Herbert F. "Herb" Sayre

Herbert Franklin "Herb" Sayre, 77, of Milton, died Friday, January 1, 2016, at home. He was born April 29, 1938, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late John Paul Sayre and Margaret Thelma (McMillian) Sayre. Herb was a member of the 3664 Ordnance Co. of Point Pleasant, a veteran of the Army National Guard of WV and retired from the American Electric Power Company. He was a 1956 graduate of Point Pleasant High School. He enjoyed music and was a member of several bands for which he played the saxophone. He was very proud of his entire family and enjoyed texting each of them. He was an expert storyteller and a good-hearted person with a great sense of humor. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Barbara Ann (Pullins) Sayre of Milton; one daughter and son-in-law, Cathy Lee and Darrell Jordan of Tifton, GA; two grandchildren, Kelli Christine Jordan and Brian Christopher Jordan both of Athens, GA; a special friend, Larry King, who he fished with in the mountains of West Virginia for years; and one grand dog, Sophie. A graveside service and burial will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Evergreen Cemetery in Letart with family and friends speaking. Procession will leave the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Little Victories Animal Rescue, 3589 Wire Branch Road, Ona, WV 25545. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.