Handley Ford Sayre Jr.

Handley Ford Sayre Jr.

Handley Sayre Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home on Sep. 1, 2022.

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Handley Ford Sayre Jr., age 66, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away July 27, 2022, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Hank was born April 26, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio to Handley Ford Sayre Sr. and Rosemary Shaver. He was a proud member of the US Marine Corps. Hank spent many years working as a welder independently and for several different companies. In his free time, Hank enjoyed fishing, yard work, and gardening. He was also a member of the motorcycle club, "Missing link."
Surviving are his children, Stephanie "Diane" (Jason) Burley, Lavon (Ronnie) Sayre, Tylar Sayre, Weslee (Ashley) Sayre; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Fred (Marsha) James, Robert (Cindy) James, and Jamie (Teresa) James; sisters, Hali (Doug) Mosac, Jennifer (Joel) Clark, Jeannie, and Janet; special friend, Leslie Webber; and pet dog, Max.
Hank was preceded in death by wife, Andrea Sayre; parents, Handley Sayre Sr. and Rosemary Shaver; stepfather, Howard Shaver; son, Handley "Hank" Sayre III; and brother, Richard James.
Burial of Hanks ashes took place at 1:00 PM, on August 13, 2022, at Knollwood Cemetery, Logan, Ohio.
Celebration of life services were held at 2:00 P.M., August 13, 2022, at the Logan Conference Center located at 30682 Chieftain Dr. Logan, OH 43138.

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