Champaign County OhArchives Obituaries.....Sayers, John P May 20, 2009
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The Springfield News-Sun
obituary: The Springfield News-Sun 21-May-2009
SAYERS, John P. 89, died in the Springfield Regional Medical Center at 11:30 
a.m., May 20, 2009. He was a son of Charles Stafford and Virlie K. (Dresher) 
Sayers, born September 4, 1919 in Lawrenceville, Ohio. John attended 
Manchester College in Indiana and was graduated from The Ohio State 
University. He was a pilot in the Army Air Corps Air Sea Rescue Service during 
World War II, taught and coached basketball and baseball in the Champaign 
County schools and was in the insurance business (Mr. Insurance) in 
Springfield for many years. He was a member of First Lutheran Church and 
Anthony Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, both for more than 60 years and a 
member of First Settlers of Clark County. He was a past-president of both the 
Springfield City and the Clark County Joint Vocational School Boards; past-
president of the Ohio Leaders Club, the Springfield Life Underwriters, 
Springfield Lions Club and First Lutheran Church Council; and former 7th 
Congressional District Coordinator for the Bicentennial Competition for the 
Constitution and Bill of Rights. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, 
Margaret (Barger) Sayers, a son John P., II (Jack) and his wife, Nancy; a 
daughter Jane A. Switzer and her husband, Dan; a granddaughter Stephanie A. 
Hudson and her husband, Scot, all of Springfield; three grandsons, John P., 
III (J.P.) and his wife, Betsy, of Palm Springs, California, Dan G. Switzer, 
II and his wife, Jennifer, of Hilliard, Jeffrey A. Switzer of Baltimore, 
Maryland and three great-grandchildren, Samuel Allen Hudson, Sarah Ann Hudson 
and Paisley Reese Sayers. Also surviving is his twin brother G. Wm. (Bill), of 
Columbus, a brother Russell and his wife, DeEtta, of Austin, Texas, a brother-
in-law Paul E. Barger of Sarasota, Florida, thirteen nieces and nephews and 
many great nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his sister Dora May Williams and her husband, Dale, sister-in-law 
Evelyn Sayers, and two nieces, Evonne Studebaker and Sandra Comerford. John 
will be remembered for his bow tie, his love of family, his interest in 
education, and interest in sports, especially golf. In spite of failing 
health, in July of 2001, he shot an 82-one shy of his goal of shooting his 
age. His pancake breakfasts will be remembered by family, friends, neighbors 
and business, government and professional associates. The family wishes to 
thank the doctors, nurses and staff who so faithfully tended to John. 
Visitation will be from 3-6 on Friday, May 22 with a memorial service to 
follow at the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME with Pastor James Christian 
officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American 
Lung Association, 7560 McEwen Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45459 or the American Heart 
Association , 5455 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43214. You may express 
condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com 

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