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Gene R. "Geno" SAYRE

Gene SAYRE Obituary

SAYRE Gene R. "Geno", 67, loving husband of 45 years to Mary K. Sayre, passed away Mon, Jan 16, 2012. Born in Louisville, he was the son of the late Elmer C. Sayre and Annetta R. Sayre. Geno was a graduate of Henry Clay High School, and a member of Southern Acres Christian Church. He was a youth baseball coach for over 30 years, and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. Survivors other than his wife include his son, Brian Todd (Jaime Nicole) Sayre; his grandchildren, Brandon Tyler Sayre, and Brady Parker Sayre; his son, David Shane Sayre; his granddaughter, Sydney Aran Sayre; his sister, Joann Sayre Watson; his nephew, Mark Scott Watson; his sister and brother-in-law, Don and Shirley Boyd; his nephews, Donald and Michael Boyd; and his special friends, Jodie and Darryl Blevins, and Merlene and Ben Lindsey. Geno was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Ann Lee Sayre. A funeral service will be held 12:30pm Fri at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Rd. Burial will follow in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thu from 5-7pm at the funeral home.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jan. 18, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Gene SAYRE

24 Entries

Enola Strode

March 6, 2012

Mary I just found out Geno passed away.I am so sorry for you and your families loss.My son Chris played for him in basketball and baseball and through the years Chris would talk about Geno, he had the highest regard for him, his ablity to coach,passion for the sport and dedication to the boys.I still have a picture of you,Linda Saylor and me at one of the games.I pray for God's comfort and peace to you,David,Brian and the rest of your family.

Dean Wilson

February 2, 2012

To a very special friend who I will dearly miss. My blessings to Mary and the family. Keep bowling and playing ball.

Gloria Wingfield

January 27, 2012

Dear God, Please wrap Your warm and loving arms around this family while they grieve for their beloved husband, father and grandfather and give them strength to deal with this loss. Amen
My children, Aubrey and Johnda Maffett were fortunate enough to have Geno as their T-ball coach and to play with Brian Todd and David. He was not only a great coach, but a great man to know. Thank You Geno for surprising us with Santa Claus and being such a wonderful person. Thank you God for allowing us to know such a fine man.

Bruce Reynolds

January 23, 2012

Geno was such a fun guy! I had the pleasure of working with Geno at IBM for a number of years. He had a kind,gentle spirit that made him loved by all. May you find the comfort needed in God! He loved his family and I know you have many fond memories of his life. God Bless the family!

Pamela Lowery Ingram

January 21, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Geno since he worked at Donnie's parking lot with my brother Jerry. I also went to school with him at Morton Junior High and also Henry Clay High school. I later worked with him at I.B.M. I remember my first day there I was very nervous and then I saw Geno and everything was okay.My prayers are with Mary and the family. May the wonderful memories GOD has blessed you with be your strength.I was proud to call him my friend. I never saw him without a smile. God bless the family.

January 21, 2012

Words cannot express our sorrow upon hearng of Geno's passing. One of Trsh's friends was one of Geno's nurses. She called to tell us about him. Our hearts go out to your family during this time of sorrow and grief. You are in our prayers. We have such fond memories of our annual Christmas get togethers. Geno was a part of those times for many, many years. He will be sorely missed. God bless you and your family and may He keep you safely in His arms. He will give you strength and love forevermore. Love always, Barbie, Dickie, and Trish Harper, Wesley Chapel, FL and Lisa Harper Wilson, Georgetown, KY

linda, charles, jeff, chuck, and jenn Saylor

January 20, 2012

We will always cherish the memories our families made together in the early child hood days of our kids. Love to all and may God confort you at this difficut time.

Jeff Bracken

January 20, 2012

Geno was my favorite and most respected coach I ever had. He rekindled my passion for baseball and treated me like I was his own. He was loved and will be missed. Prayers go out to you all!

All of us at Beaumont Family Dentistry

January 20, 2012

What a great man! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He will be missed.

January 19, 2012

We have lost another good friend from our days at Henry Clay. Rest in peace Gene, and know that you will be
greatly missed. Sherry Fugett Maney(Asheville,NC),class of '64

January 19, 2012

We were so saddened to hear of Geno's passing. He was a gift to children, with his knowledge of sports. Our first experience started with T-ball some 25 plus years ago. We also experienced Geno/Santa one Christmas--what a wonderful memory, along with many other memories! Geno had a heart of gold and will be missed deeply. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sayre Family in their time of grief.

Mo and Debbie Seraji
Harrodsburg, KY

David & Mary Ellen Pugh

January 19, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers to Mary, BT and David. Coach Geno was a terrific person who will be missed by so many. We have lots of wonderful memories from baseball seasons many years ago.

John Smoot

January 18, 2012

Praise God for the time we had to spend with Geno, a wonderful man and friend. Praying for Mary and the rest of the family.

Clifford (Bubby) Hensley

January 18, 2012

So sorry to hear the bad news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

bob kleinschmidt

January 18, 2012

So sorry, Gene and I went thru the school years together and hadn't seen him till last reunion(2010). We had a great visit and were able to relive our past experiences together.

Jennifer Saylor

January 18, 2012

May the Lord bless each of you during this difficult time. Love you all.

Charlotte Whitney-Holloway

January 18, 2012

Geno was an amazing man. We had the great pleasure of knowing him through youth baseball and as a personal friend. Many good memories from the baseball field. One of my favorite memories is Geno coming to our home during Christmas dressed as Santa to surprise Alex. My thoughts and prayers to the family for your loss.

Donnie Gillespie

January 18, 2012

Geno was my coach for the Dodgers. He was also my coach for two World Series teams. After playing into college Geno was my favorite coach i ever played for. He was a great man and a bundle of fun to be around. He could always make me laugh and loved all the kids he got to coach. As you get older you appreciate people like Geno Sayre more. Terrible loss and my heart aches for BT and the rest of the family.
Donnie Gillespie

Padro Witt

January 18, 2012

Geno, just don't have the words. You will be missed. We love you and your family, our prayers go out to you all.

Witt family

Strong Family

January 18, 2012

Our condolences to the Sayre Family, as a friend of Brian's, I am so soory to hear of the loss of your father and the Grandfather of your children.May bGod bless you and your Family during this time.

Jana Miller

January 18, 2012

Geno and Mary are wonderful people that our family dearly loves. He will certainly be missed. (jimmy davis is my dad and his life-long friend)

January 18, 2012

I played ball with Geno and he was a great teammate. He was full of hustle and a student of the game. He will be missed by all who knew him.

jesse ivey

January 18, 2012

my condoleences to the sayre family. i attended high school with gene. i know he will be missed.

Debbie Miller

January 18, 2012

Rip! Your legacy as the Doger Coach will always be remembered.

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