More detail on this person: CW3 (Retired) Ralph
Edward Saylor Senior passed away at the Johnson
City Medical Center on July 11, 2014, at 4:30 a.m.
He was born October 2, 1940, in Elizabethton,
Tennessee, to the late Earl Loyd Saylor Senior and
Lydia Emaline Crain Saylor. Besides the time spent
in the Military Service, Ralph remained in
Washington County for most of his life.
Ralph Saylor was a 7th generation descendant of
Gov. John Sevier and Sarah Hawkins Sevier and a
7th generation descendant of Sheriff Jonathon
Pugh.
Ralph was a graduate of Elizabethton High School
and the US Army Aviation School. He was of the
Christian faith, a Master Mason and Life Member of
Silverdale Lodge #311, Bremerton, WA. Ralph also
coached football in the local area and the
military.
During the 23 years of serving his country, Ralph
Saylor accomplished many things. He was a pilot
for Colin Powell in Vietnam, built ultra light
aircraft and was awarded the following medals:
Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Armed Forces
Reserves Medal, Good Conduct Medal 3D Award,
National Defense Service Medal, Aircraft Crewman
Badge, Army Aviator Badge, Vietnam Service
Medal with 4 Campaign Stars, RVN Campaign
Medal with 60 Device, RVN Cross of Gallantry with
Palm Unit Citation.
Ralph is survived by his Fiancée, Carol Fargason;
sons, Ralph Edward Saylor Jr. and Charles William
Saylor; sister, Elizabeth & husband, Rondal
Lovelace, of Johnson City, Tennessee; brother,
Earl Loyd Saylor Junior, of Bremerton, Washington;
2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 nieces;
1 nephew; and his beloved faithful pet companion,
Andy, the Boston terrier.
At Ralph's request, the family had him cremated.
He will be interred with military honors on
Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at the Veterans
Administration National Cemetery of Mountain
Home at 1:45 p.m. Military honors are being
provided by the Kingsport American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you
make a donation to the charity of your choice or
to Paws for Veterans, 1900 South Harbor City
Blvd., Suite 106, Melbourne, Florida 32901;
www.pawsforveterans.com
Online condolences can be made at
www.snydersmemorialgardens.com
Snyder's Memorial Gardens is proudly serving the
Saylor family.
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aylor-sr#ixzz383mhpMOK
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