Jon Bragg
Prayers for the Saylor family, much love from the Nashville Braggs.
Birth date: Feb 20, 1920 Death date: Dec 7, 1941
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Johnson City - The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced on May 11, 2021, that Navy Fireman 1st Class Paul E. Saylor, 21, of Johnson City, Tennessee, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Nov. 24, 2020, and will be coming home to be buried next to his parents, the late Reverend Samuel B. Saylor, and Mary L. Saylor of Johnson City. He had three brothers, the late Arthur M. Saylor, the late Lenard J. Saylor, and the late George W. Saylor. On Dec. 7, 1941, Saylor was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Saylor. Paul enlisted in the United States Navy in Nashville, Tennessee on July 3rd, 1940. From there Paul headed to the United States Navy Training School at the Naval Ordinance Base in Norfolk, Virginia for basic training. After boot camp, he was dispatched to San Pedro Naval Base near Los Angeles, California to join his ship the USS Oklahoma (BB-37) a Nevada-class Battleship Paul’s many letters home have been preserved over the last 80 years by family members. They reveal much about his character and work ethic. He loved his family and was proud of his accomplishments and promotions with the Navy. He diligently sent money home as the country was still in the grip of the Great Depression and his contribution made a difference in the lives of those he left behind. Survivors include nephews, A. Keith Saylor (Millie) of Sacramento, CA, Joe T. Saylor (Leslie) of Fruita, CO, Phillip L. Saylor and Jerry W. Saylor both of Melbourne, FL, Daryel E. Saylor of Port Orange, FL, and a niece, Susan Saylor of Foley, AL, as well as numerous other extended family members. The graveside funeral service will be conducted at Noon on Friday, August 20, 2021, in Happy Valley Memorial Park, 2708 Elizabethton Hwy, Johnson City, TN 37601. Full military honors will be accorded by the United States Navy Funeral Honors Team. Family members will meet at the funeral home to travel in procession with Paul. Others planning to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery by 11:45 A.M. Those who would like to sign the register book may do so at the funeral home anytime Monday, August 16 through Thursday, August 19, from 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M., or Friday at the cemetery.Read Obituary
Prayers for the Saylor family, much love from the Nashville Braggs.
I am honored to have served 30 years in the United States military that Navy Fireman Paul Saylor served 1 year in and made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Paul and his 428 shipmates lost on the USS Oklahoma deserve the utmost honor, respect, and appreciation of all Americans. I stand tall and salute Fireman First Class Paul Edd Saylor. We send our most sincere condolences condolences to his family.
Larry McCourry, Colonel, USAF (Retired)
Sharon McCourry
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our great country. Welcome Home, Sailor!
May you now rest peacefully. Thoughts and Prayers to the family, whom have missed you all of these years.
Thank you for your service! Welcome home brother!
from a Grateful Veteran in Chattanooga
Thank you for service and sacrifice
I'm happy your family has this time to honor you
Thank You seems so feeble during this time. But we are so very grateful and Thank our God for Paul and his will to stand between us and danger. Bless the family for having to live in the unknown for all these years. With Honor, This Sailor will Rest.
Thank you for your service. May you Rest In Peace:flag-us:
I do not know your loved one but am so glad that he has finally made it back home where he belongs. I had an aunt that passed away before i was born. Her name was Lula Blevins and my oldest sister told me that she and Paul were courting when he enlisted in the Navy. I was told that she too was devastated when he did not return. She never did marry but she just lived to the age of 29. My thoughts and prayer are with all of you.
Pat Webb