Mr. Leon Edward Saylors, age 75, of Lavonia, died Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at his home.
Born December 2, 1933 in Franklin County he was the son of the late John Ben and Pearl Brady Saylors. He was retired from textile work and had worked with Whitlock Recycling in Martin. Mr. Saylors was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by sisters: Esther Hyde of Lavonia and Blanche Burden of Dewy Rose; brothers: Ben Saylors, Lawrence Saylors and Thomas Joe Saylors all of Canon; a number of nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside services will be held 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2009 at Franklin Memorial Gardens – North with Rev. Kenneth Jones officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday at the funeral home prior to the graveside service beginning at 3:00 p.m.