James Aubrey Sayles
May 9, 1936 ~ August 30, 2017
Resided in:
Leicester, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly Trail
James Aubrey Sayles, 81, of Leicester, passed away at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home in Candler, NC on Wednesday, August 30, 2017.
He was born May 9, 1936 and was the last surviving child of the late Zeb and Eckford Williams Sayles of Fairview, NC. Mr. Sayles was preceded in death on March 27, 2010 by his wife of 53 years, Mable Teague Sayles. He resided in Leicester for the past 60 years.
Mr. Sayles was also preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters: brothers Hollis, Graham, Bobby, Billy, Alfred, Perry and Charles; and sisters, Charlotte, Colleen, Peggy, June, Doris and Mary Jo.
Mr. Sayles is survived by his daughter, Annette Sayles Ward and husband John; 2 granddaughters, Hannah Ward and Lydia Ward Cox and husband Jeremy; 6 great-grandchildren, Kayla, Blakley, Jase, Anna Grace, Eden and Ethan; a very special friend, Thelma Wright of Fairview; 2 brothers in law, Harold Meadows and Mack Sharp; 2 sisters in law, Dot Sayles and Mary Sayles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Sayles worked for Beacon Manufacturing for several years then left to become a farmer for the next 57 years. He was an active member and deacon of Beulah Baptist Church on North Turkey Creek Road in Leicester.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church, 929 North Turkey Creek Rd., Leicester NC, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Ricky Wolfe and Rev. Charles Rogers will conduct the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beulah Baptist Church in care of Marlene Weaver, 373 North Turkey Creek Rd., Leicester, NC 28748.
The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank-you to Care Partners Hospice and to the staff of Pisgah Manor Skilled Nursing for all the love and care they have provided.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Annette, I am so sorry about your dad. I’m praying for you and asking God to give peace and comfort during this time of sorrow. Love & Prayers, Shelia & David Warren
Annette, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I am praying for you and that God will give you strength, comfort and peace at this time.
With Love and Prayers, Sheila and Bill Thomas
Lydia Jeremy and Hannah I am so sorry to hear about your grandpa. It was just a couple of years ago I stood right where you are today. Both of my grandpa’s made the crossing within a couple of months apart. It’s so hard to let them go but it’s such a blessing to know they are so much better off. They are with our Saviour. I pray for grace and comfort in this time of sorrow. God’s grace is sufficient! I love you guys. Please let me know if I can do anything.
Aubrey was a blessing on Sunday nights when he and Thelma came to church.
We enjoyed listening to him tell about his wife and family, We watched how he loved church, and loved listening to good gospel music.We count it a blessing to have known Aubrey.Our prayers are with you.
Dear Annette & family, I’m so sorry to hear about Aubrey’s passing. I know you will miss him. What a glad reunion day that will be in Heaven! You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear, I remember his smile when I was.young and him on his tractor always working in the fields. He will be missed here on earth but the angels.in heaven are rejoicing when a Saint comes.home.
Annette and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom and dad have both been so loving and kind to me and many others through the years. I pray God will hold you close in His comforting arms and give you comfort. Much love to you!
Lydia and family, I am very sorry to read of the passing of your grandpa. My deepest condolences to you.
Annette we have so many fond memories of Dear Uncle Aubrey. Peace and comfort be with you and family.Elaine Mandy And Robin Rosales Sayles
One of the nicest people I’ve ever met in my whole life. Down to earth, old fassioned, hardest working people In the world. Mr. Sayles gave us permission to turkey hunt his land for a long time, and we harvested a few. Will always be thankful we met Aubrey, taught my grandfather and I a lot about ourselves. It was always nice just talking to Aubrey. Saddened, but I know for a fact that he is in Heaven today. Going to miss him.