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Donald Calvin Saylor
Born: April 23rd, 1925
Died: August 14th, 2023
Obituary
On Monday evening, August 14, 2023, Donald Calvin Saylor, died peacefully in his home with his family around him. He had been receiving Hospice care for the last five months for advanced lung cancer. Don was born in Middletown, Ohio, in 1925, to Joseph Saylor and Martha (Hounchell) Saylor. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Freda (Hayes) Saylor, whom passed away in 2013; parents; three brothers Edward, Frank and Fred Saylor; three sisters Mary (Blanton) Saylor, Wilma (Robinson) Saylor, Margaret (Hassett) Saylor and his grandson, Matthew Thomas, whom died suddenly in April 2023. He is survived by his three children Donna (Tom) Thomas, Stephen Saylor, Bradley (Heather) Saylor; four grandsons Brian (Jana) Thomas, Drew, Connor and Thomas Saylor; two great grandchildren Curtis and Clara Thomas. Don joined the United States Navy as a 17 year old to fight for his country in WWII. He served as a radarman on the CVL-25 aircraft carrier, the USS Cowpens. He remained in the Naval Reserve after WWII and was called into active duty during the Korean War. Don was a member of the MHS Class of 1943 and retired from Armco Steel Company after 34 years of service. He was a member of the Armco Veterans Club. Don was a 50+ year member of The First Baptist Church of Middletown, Ohio as well as a 50+ year member of the Jefferson Lodge Masonic Organization. He was a member of The Scottish Rite and Antioch Temple Shrine of Dayton, Ohio. Don was a member of the Middletown American Legion, Post 218. The highlight of Don's retirement years was to attend the annual "Mighty Moo" festival in Cowpens, South Carolina. This event is held each year as a naval reunion to celebrate and honor the men who served on the USS Cowpens. Don was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather to his family. He was a steadfast and loyal friend to those who knew and loved him. He will be missed. A visitation will take place at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home, 6850 Roosevelt Ave Middletown, Ohio 45005 on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 4:00pm-6:00pm Funeral Service will be at First Baptist Church, 4500 Riverview Ave Middletown, Ohio 45042 on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 10:00am. Burial will take place at Woodside Cemetery.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Donald Calvin Saylor
1925 - 2023
Born:
April 23rd, 1925
Passed Away:
August 14th, 2023
Heritage Information
Mother's Name: Hounchell, Martha
Father's Name: Saylor, Joseph
Place of Birth: Middletown, Ohio
Place of Death: Middletown, Ohio
Veteran: No
Rites: No
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Obituary
On Monday evening, August 14, 2023, Donald Calvin Saylor, died peacefully in his home with his family around him. He had been receiving Hospice care for the last five months for advanced lung cancer. Don was born in Middletown, Ohio, in 1925, to Joseph Saylor and Martha (Hounchell) Saylor. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Freda (Hayes) Saylor, whom passed away in 2013; parents; three brothers Edward, Frank and Fred Saylor; three sisters Mary (Blanton) Saylor, Wilma (Robinson) Saylor, Margaret (Hassett) Saylor and his grandson, Matthew Thomas, whom died suddenly in April 2023. He is survived by his three children Donna (Tom) Thomas, Stephen Saylor, Bradley (Heather) Saylor; four grandsons Brian (Jana) Thomas, Drew, Connor and Thomas Saylor; two great grandchildren Curtis and Clara Thomas. Don joined the United States Navy as a 17 year old to fight for his country in WWII. He served as a radarman on the CVL-25 aircraft carrier, the USS Cowpens. He remained in the Naval Reserve after WWII and was called into active duty during the Korean War. Don was a member of the MHS Class of 1943 and retired from Armco Steel Company after 34 years of service. He was a member of the Armco Veterans Club. Don was a 50+ year member of The First Baptist Church of Middletown, Ohio as well as a 50+ year member of the Jefferson Lodge Masonic Organization. He was a member of The Scottish Rite and Antioch Temple Shrine of Dayton, Ohio. Don was a member of the Middletown American Legion, Post 218. The highlight of Don's retirement years was to attend the annual "Mighty Moo" festival in Cowpens, South Carolina. This event is held each year as a naval reunion to celebrate and honor the men who served on the USS Cowpens. Don was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather to his family. He was a steadfast and loyal friend to those who knew and loved him. He will be missed. A visitation will take place at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home, 6850 Roosevelt Ave Middletown, Ohio 45005 on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 4:00pm-6:00pm Funeral Service will be at First Baptist Church, 4500 Riverview Ave Middletown, Ohio 45042 on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 10:00am. Burial will take place at Woodside Cemetery.
Cemetery and Burial Information
Woodside Cemetery & Arboretum
1401 S Woodside Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 422-3291
Condolences
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POSTED BY:
Maxie W Barker
On behalf of the USS Cowpens (CVL25 & CG63) Veterans Association, we would like to express our deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one, and our shipmate. At the USS Cowpens Reunion over Father's Day weekend in Cowpens, South Carolina, your loved one will be remembered at our memorial ceremony of shipmates lost during the past year. Your family and friends have an open invitation to attend each reunion.
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