JOHN FLAVIUS SAYRE

John Flavius Sayre, 90, of Ash Grove passed away on Aug. 23, 2024. He was born on Aug. 16, 1934 in Ponca City, Okla.; the son of Flavius Jacob Sayre and Opal Amoria (Thomas) Sayre.
He had one brother, Richard A. Sayre who died too young in 1983.
The family lived in Ash Grove on Sayre Street. He graduated from Ash Grove High School and then Drury College. He then attended officer candidate school for the Navy and made rank of LTJG. He later worked for the labor board until he retired.
He married Shirley Ryan and together they had four daughters. After her passing he then married Ellen Hawks (Poole) Sayre and they were married for 45 years.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen; daughters: Sharon (Jim) Matthies, Sandra Sayre, Susan (Patrick) VanSciver, and Shannon Sayre all of Colorado; his step-son, Michael Hawks of Oklahoma and step-daughter, Michelle Hawks (Jody) Hocker of Idaho.; his nephew and niece both of Missouri; 17 grandchildren; 29-1/2 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Cremation rite will be accorded by Adams Crematory. Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home in Nixa.

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