Earl Norman Sayre

Earl Norman Sayre, age 83, of Piedmont died Thursday, November 14, 2019, in Riverside Manor at Newcomerstown.

He was born on July 8, 1936, in Akron, Ohio a son of the late Lester Henry and Pearl Frances Sayre.

Norm owned and operated Norm’s Service Station, Valley Motor and Towing Service in Piedmont for over 50 years. He was a longtime member of the F&AM Lodge 415 at Freeport. Norm enjoyed time with family and friends. He loved heavy equipment, old vehicles, items from the past, going to flea markets and going to Roger’s Auction.

Surviving are his six children, Bob (Kathy) Sayre of Aberdeen, Washington, Bryan Sayre of Dover, George (Crystal) Sayre of Cadiz, Sandy (Kathy) Sayre of Bolivar, Frances Sullivan of Dennison, and Katie (Scot) Glazer of Port Washington; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Norm was preceded in death by his brothers, Wesley Sayre, Lester (June) Sayre and a sister, Val Jean Sayre.

All are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life for Norm on Wednesday July 8, 2020 at 5 PM at his former business at 33105 Cadiz-Piedmont Rd., Piedmont, Ohio. Pastor Dave Koch will officiate the service with singing by Roger Shepherd and a presentation by the Masons. The family respectfully requests guests maintain social distancing guidelines.

Cremation care has been conducted by Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory.

Memorial contributions in Norm’s name may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or to the Ohio Masonic Homes, 2655 West National Rd., Springfield, Ohio 45504.