On, August 19, 2016 Jerry V. Saylor, 69, of Van Wert, Ohio was welcomed into his heavenly home. He died following a lengthy struggle with Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Jerry was born on June 14, 1947 in Pathfork, Kentucky to the late Levi Vernon and Francis Pearl (Morse) Saylor, who preceded him in death. On August 17, 1968, he married Vicki S. Shindeldecker. They were married for 48 years. Survivors include his daughters, Michele D. Saylor of Van Wert and Christina (David) Smith of Muncie, IN; one sister, Betty (Jerry) Luyben of Coconut Creek, FL and one brother, Ron (Donna) Saylor of Smithfield, VA; three grandchildren, Kelsea (Clint) Williams, Jonah and Judah Smith; and three great-grandchildren, Sophie, Brenden, and Mia Williams. His brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces also dearly loved him. Jerry was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Zoe Dawn Smith. Jerry was a 1965 graduate of Van Wert High School. He worked at Federal Mogul Corporation for over 40 years, retiring as the 1st shift Oil Bath supervisor in 2009. Jerry was a dedicated worker and enjoyed being able to offer help to others in any capacity he could. Jerry was a member of Calvary Evangelical Church and volunteered in the nursery for many years. He loved to play golf, softball, basketball and hunt deer in his healthy days. Jerry was a lifelong fan of the University of Kentucky basketball, The Ohio State University, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Cincinnati Bengals. Jerry treasured time with his family and enjoyed traveling and making memories together. His family shares many humorous memories of time together. Jerry found great joy in attending sporting events for his children, grandchildren, and nephews. He was a proud husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He was a man of strength and courage even in the final years of his battle. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23 at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with Pastor W. Clark Williman officating. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 -2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23 at Cowan & Son Funeral Home Preferred memorials are to the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com