Charles Bayard Sayler was born on the family farm south of New Market, to Walter L. and E. Opal (Bonwell) Sayler, on a chilly winter day, January 29, 1922.  Weighing in at 11 pounds at birth, Charles was born into a well-known farming family.  Charles knew at a young age, he was going to be a life-time farmer.  Even when he was in his final days, he knew the grain market, and what was going on in the world.   He was an avid reader, enjoyed jigsaw puzzles in later years, and kept keen on the national news and foreign affairs.   Charles was a 1941 graduate of New Market High School.  On Christmas 1942, he received a little card in the mail; "Greetings-We Want You"!  The following month he went to Indianapolis and boarded a train bound for WWII altercations.  He spent his 21 ^st birthday ten miles away from the front lines.  His outfit was a "Go-Go" one.  He served respectfully in the Army of the 628 ^th Tank Destroyer Battalion, as a Corporal upon his honorable discharge in 1946. Several decorations and citations were awarded; The American Theater Ribbon, Eame Theater Ribbon w/3 bronze stars, and Good Conduct and Victory medals. When Charles returned home, he went back to work on the farm sharing agricultural work with his older brother, Robert.  This partnership continued until Robert retired from farming.  Always ready to share his stories of war experiences and travel, his nieces, nephews, and friends, appreciated his tales of tenacity and strength.  Uncles Charles, or known as "Charlie" in and around New Market, always had a keen sense of humor, was "sharp as a tack" on history, and loved to share his quick wit in telling of his fond memories.  It didn't take much to make him happy.  He was always ready to climb into a combine, even into his mid- 90's.  He never missed a chance to visit a field where the harvest dust was rolling across the countryside.  He was a life-time member of the New Market Methodist Church.  He drove himself just about every Sunday up until recently; except for the time of service for his country, and when he was recovering from a mild stroke.  It never ceased to amaze his family and friends that he rarely missed a Sunday attending church and dressed in his Sunday best.   In 1996, when he was recovering from his stroke, he was right back on the tractor after a few weeks.  He was a past member in the K of P Lodge of New Market, and was a volunteer fireman with the New Market Fire Dept. from 1951-82.  He was also a past member of the Montgomery County Pioneer's Association, and was a member on the Indian Creek Cemetery Board for decades.

Charles married Betty Scott Curtis on July 14, 1957, in Montgomery County.   This marriage lasted until Betty's passing in 2012.

Charles was the last of his siblings to be "promoted" to heaven.  Robert, Lois, Ralph and Barbara, along with his parents, all preceded him in death.  Surviving are several nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, and good friends Fred and Jo Brewer, and Sam Shelton.

Uncle Charles will be missed.  Of the cherished things he passed along to his loving relatives, was that he lived his life as he wanted.  He showed us what it meant to be strong and to have security and faith in God.  Thank you Uncle Charles for showing us a life well lived.

Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Friday October 6 at Hunt & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Pike officiating.  Interment will be in the Indian Creek Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12-2 Friday.