Virgil Saylor

Virgil Saylor obituary, Waterford, MI

Virgil Saylor

Virgil Saylor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Modetz Funeral Home - Silverbell Chapel on Feb. 26, 2024.
Virgil Saylor of Rochester Hills, formerly of Utica, passed away suddenly on February 22, 2024 from injuries he sustained in a car accident. He was 91. Beloved husband of the late Faye Saylor; loving father of Glen (Greta) Saylor, the late John L. Saylor and the late Russell Saylor; proud grandpa of Jon, Daniel (Brenda), Michelle, Erica (Adam), Grant (Diego), Austin, and Jordan; great-grandpa of Charleigh, Kevin, Kyler, Connor, Kaylee, Miya, Jet, Wyatt and Ryder.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 – 4pm at Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Rd., Orion. The family will receive friends Saturday 1pm until time of service. Private interment will take place at VanHoosen Jones Stoney Creek Cemetery, Rochester Hills.
Suggested memorials may be made to Leader Dogs for the Blind or Community Bible Study.

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