Roy Melvin Saylor Sr.

Roy Saylor Obituary

Roy Melvin Saylor Sr., age 61, of Organ Cave, W.Va., passed away on Monday, June 30, 2003 in the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea, W.Va, after a short illness. Born Feb. 16, 1942, in Ft. Bragg, N.C., Roy was the son of the late Freeman L. Sr., and Myrtle M. Shope Saylor. Mr. Saylor was a 13 year resident of Organ Cave, W.Va. and was formerly of Woodbridge. He attended the Second Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church, was a graduate of Union High, Union, W.Va. in 1961, veteran of the Vietnam era and was a retired Washington, D.C. police officer. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Waymond Saylor. Survivors include his wife, Vada W. Saylor of Organ Cave, W.Va.; two sons, Roy Saylor Jr. and wife, Cindy of Fredericksburg and Jerry Wayne Saylor at home; two sisters, Paula Mae Hall of Ronceverte, W.Va. and Carolyn Vance of Fairlea, W.Va.; three brothers, Freeman (Tony) Saylor Jr. and wife, Connie of Hancock, Iowa, Raynard E. Saylor of Organ Cave, W.Va. and Henry Saylor and wife, Donna of Ronceverte, W.Va.; half brother, Robert Shope and wife, Linda of Organ Cave, W.Va; and two grandchildren, Nikki and Sierra Saylor. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 a Longanacre Funeral Home, Fairlea, W.Va where services will take place in the Longanacre Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, July 2, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Don Trent and Pastor Tim Dillon officiating. Burial to follow in the family cemetery, Organ Cave, W.Va. Memorials may be made to Greenbrier Valley Hospice, 203 S. Jefferson St., Lewisburg, WV 24901 and to the Greenbrier County Humane Society, 205 N. Court St., Lewisburg, WV 24901. Arrangements by Longanacre Funeral Home, Fairlea, W.Va. Sign the guestbook at http://www.potomacnews.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).

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Published by News & Messenger on Jul. 2, 2003.

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Roy Saylor,Jr

July 29, 2003

Dad, I have sat here for only God knows how long and started to write then deleted and then just stared at this screen. I just can`t believe you have left us. My eyes well up and throat grips shut whenever I try to think of what to say. So I guess I will start by saying that I am so thankful that I had you for my dad, though at times I wished you weren't and never understood why you did the things you did, I was always proud to have you as MY dad. As I grow older and found out how hard parenting is, I understand you more and more and hear your words come back to me with such a clear and defined wisdom that never rang true before and I think, wow, he was right. As you said, mark my words boy, mark my words. People have always complimented me on what a nice guy I am and I have always said, I owe that to my Mom and Dad. I have tried to lead my life that would make you proud and never ashamed of me. I was a lucky boy to have had the best parents a guy could have. I am so thankful for last summer, we got a lot of one on one time that was so good and really talked, I know you loved me and you knew I loved you. I just never saw any of this coming and I feel so lost now. I guess this is your way of showing me part 2 of how to be a man, crying but yet strength in it. Doesn't make you weak, makes you a warm hearted man. Guess I shouldn't have written all this here, but I felt I had to do something. Well, I told Mom that you leaving us is just like when you began clearing the property in West VA, you are just making sure things are right and in order for us to come there. See you soon dad and keep the boat ready for your fishing buddy so we can wet a line again together! I`ll always Love you, Roy Jr.

McCleese Family

July 22, 2003

Vada, Roy Jr., Jerry sorry to hear of the loss of Roy sr. deepest condolences go out to your family

Garnetta Hunt

July 4, 2003

Roy, Jr.

It is with deep sympathy that I learn of the passing of your Dad. I met him when you and Christian were running buddies and he was very personable and warm. He will greatly be missed not only by your family but also by society for the contributions that he unselfishly made. God will give you strength.
Christian would be devastated when he finds out. God bless you all

Al, Greta and family Woolard

July 3, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the Saylor family.

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gail stokes

July 2, 2003

We will miss him alot,sorry for your loss.He will be with us always.

Shelli Stokes

July 2, 2003

I just wanted to Say Im sorry and I loved Roy Like he was my own Father.. I remember sitting outside in woodbridge with roy reading connie and I stories.. and sledding with us down the hills in the back yard when it snowed...
I will Miss U Roy and I will always Think of u Forever . You Are a Great Guy and a good person to be around I will Miss u ..
Shelli

michael stokes,jr

July 2, 2003

HEY VADA ROY AND JERRY SORRY TO HERE ABOUT ROY WISH I WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BE THERE TODAY HE WAS LIKE A 2ND DAD TO ME. I HOPE U AND JERRY DO OK HERE IS MY # U OR JERRY GIVE ME A CALL SOMETIME.703-361-3818 HOPE TO HERE FROM YALL SOON

Mike Stokes Sr.

July 2, 2003

My best friend and like brother,
you are going to be a hard man to replace. I really wish I could have talked to you before going, but will see you again. I learned alot from you and one of these days Roy Jr. and I will find that fishin pole. My love goes out to your family and I will do anything that they need. My love goes to Veda, Roy, and Jerry. We are trying to make plans to get down there. (Cant Wait) I MISS YALL! WISHED I WAS THERE!
LOVE YALL, Mike Stokes Sr.

Gina Sauchuck

July 2, 2003

Saylor family-
I'm so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. It's been years, but I'll never forget how sweet Roy Sr. was to me as a teen. Also instilled in me a love of classic country music.
I hope you find peace and strength in this difficult time.

Gina Sauchuck
571-212-9113

Michelle Hunter (Petty)

July 2, 2003

Roy Jr.-
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. He will be greatly missed. If you need anything, please dont hesitate to ask. Take care and God Bless.

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