Jake Saylor

1931 - 2021

Muleshoe, Texas- Church service for Jake Saylor, age 89, of Muleshoe, Texas, is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 28, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Muleshoe with Dr. Stacy Conner of Muleshoe and Glenn Harlin of Lubbock, Texas officiating. Burial will be in Muleshoe Memorial Park. Jake died Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Muleshoe. He was born June 15, 1931 in Phoenix, Arizona to Norman and Mamie (Wallace) Saylor. He married June Free in West Camp, Texas on December 5, 1954.

Jake served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He farmed in the Muleshoe area for many years. Jake loved spending time in Arizona. He is preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Holly Saylor; two sisters, Louise Fullerton and Norma Dunbar; and one sister-in-law, Bennie Sue Free.

Jake is survived by his wife, June; his three sons, David Saylor and his wife, Patty of Clovis, New Mexico, John Saylor and his wife, Diane of Muleshoe, Texas and Scott Saylor and his wife, Colleen of Muleshoe, Texas; his six grandchildren, Julie Saylor, Blair Oscarsson, Kristal Walker, Ryan Saylor, Jordan Saylor and Hayden Saylor; and his seven great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be sent to the West Texas Alzheimer's Association, 110 Meza Park Drive, #250, El Paso, Texas, 79912, First Baptist Church Muleshoe, PO Box 483, Muleshoe, Texas, 79347 or Mule Medix, 1301 West American Blvd, Muleshoe, Texas, 79347. Online condolences may be made at www.ellisfuneralhomes.com.