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Opal SALYER Obituary
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SALYER, Opal age 85, of Middletown, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 20, 2012 in Bryson City, North Carolina. She was born November 12, 1926 in Pomeroyton, Kentucky and lived most of her adult life in Middletown. Opal was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She took great joy in serving the Lord, her family and her church. She was a member of the First Church of God and most recently The Community Church at Mayfield. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ewell and Virgie (Peck) Ledford and one sister, Bonnie Perry. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Wayne W. Salyer; three sons, Greg Salyer, wife Jeanie of Bryson City, North Carolina; Tom Salyer of Franklin, Ohio and Mick Salyer, wife Sheila of Middletown, Ohio; six grandchildren, Chris Salyer, Angie Salyer McDonald, Amanda Salyer Langhorne, Matthew Salyer, Mark Salyer and Cory Salyer; thirteen great grandchildren; one sister, Marie Hatton; two brothers, Beckham Ledford and Garry Ledford; and a host of extended family and dear friends. Visitation will be Friday, July 27, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the First Church of God, 1000 East Ave., Monroe, Ohio, followed by services at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Terry Ball and Pastor Rick Woodward officiating. Interment will be at North Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, Ohio. Arrangements by Herr-Rigg Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown.
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Memories and Condolences
for Opal SALYER
July 27, 2012
We always thought of Wayne and Opal as the ideal couple. It's hard to imagine now Wayne without Opal, but we know she is in a better place and you will see her again someday. God Bless you all at this time of sorrow. Rita Salyer Campbell
DENNIS CLAUDE RAMSEY
July 26, 2012
WAYNE AND FAMILY,
GOD HAS RECEIVED HIS SWEET LITTLE ANGEL.WAYNE YOUR LOVE WAS POWERFUL.
REST MY GOOD BROTHER,SHE IS NOW AT REST.
" IN HIS LOVE", I REMAIN, SINCERELY,DENNIS.
Mary M. Morris
July 26, 2012
Mick & Sheila .... Thinking of you and knowing that the Lord will wrap his loving arms around you today and always. Nothing can fill the void that a mother leaves, but I hope that today and the days ahead that you remember all the wonderful memories you have of your mom.
God Bless and Keep you today and always.
Love you!
"Mog"
Philippians 4:13
John and Abby Buenting
July 26, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time
mike griffin
July 25, 2012
We are sorry for your loss. I know she was a wonderful person, you have spoken greatly of your mom.
mike and connie griffin
garth farler
July 25, 2012
sorry for your loss.had not seen her or your dad since i was in high school.
Carey Phillips
July 24, 2012
Thinking of all of you at this time.
Mickey and Teresa Cabe
July 24, 2012
Greg, Jeannie, Angie and Chris and The Salyer Family,
We are so sorry about your loss. May the Lord comfort each one you during this time of sorrow.
Terry and Belinda Wilson
July 24, 2012
Wayne,Greg,Jeannie,Angie,Chris and the
Salyer family.
Our fondest thoughts are
with you and we send love
to all.
Teresa Current
July 24, 2012
So sorry for your loss. She is with the Lord now and in more peace and joy than we can imagine! May the Lord comfort you and yours at this time.
Bob Mattocks
July 24, 2012
To The Opal Salyer Family,
I was saddened to read of Opal's passing. She was one of the sweetest spirited people I had the privilige of knowing. She always had a smile and a kind word to say. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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