Larry Ray Sayre

Larry R. Sayre, 66, of Letart, died Monday, January 23, 2017, at home with his family by his side. He was born November 5, 1950, in Henderson, WV, a son of the late Guy H. Sayre and Clara (Simpkins) Sayre of Point Pleasant. Larry was a member of the Old Town Board Baptist Church. He was a Point Pleasant High School graduate Class of 1969, a Southern States Corp. board member, former Mason County Commissioner and retired with 25 years service from AKZO Chemical. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Carson Sayre; two brothers, Guy Nelson Sayre Sr. and Jerry S. Sayre; and a nephew, Ryan Beckner. He is survived by his wife, Debbie L. (Beckner) Sayre of Letart; mother, Clara Sayre of Point Pleasant; two sons, Josh (Megan) Sayre of Letart and Matt Sayre of Point Pleasant; four grandchildren, Chandler Sayre, Madalyn Sayre, Jackson Sayre, and Ryan Beane. He is also survived by two brothers, John (Brenda) Sayre of Point Pleasant and Terry (Jeanie) Sayre of Point Pleasant; five sisters, Barbara (Lloyd) Hayes of Point Pleasant, Debbie (Carl) Gillispie of Letart, Sheila (Lester) Cochran of Point Pleasant, Linda (Jimmy) Davis of Point Pleasant and Donna Sayre of Point Pleasant; half-sister, Carolyn (Denver) Coleman of Buffalo; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Delores Beckner; brothers-in-law, Frank (Bonnie) Beckner and Michael Beckner; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service and burial will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Suncrest Cemetery in Point Pleasant, with Pastor Brian Ross officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Pleasant Valley Hospice, 1011 Viand Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550 or Mason County Action Group, Inc., P. O. Box 12, Point Pleasant, WV 25550. Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.