Harold G. “Hoss” Saylor, 68, Independence, formerly of Coldiron, died May 1 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.

A native of Jesse's Creek, he was retired from American Standard in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Saylor; his mother, China Hensley Saylor; his maternal grandparents, Noble Hensley and Jane Hensley Elliott; his paternal grandparents, William Saylor and Polly Muncy Saylor; and a brother, Radford Saylor.

Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Alice B. Saylor; one son, Harold Wayne Saylor and wife, Robin, Independence; two grandchildren: Austin and Abby Saylor, Independence; three brothers: Carr B. Saylor and wife, Helen, Coldiron; Johnnie Lee Saylor and wife, Lillie, Coldiron; and Earl Saylor, Chicago, Ill.; two sisters: Verlin Zugay, Wallins; and Kaye Nolan and husband, Murphy, Coldiron; along with a large host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation is Friday after 4 p.m. at the First Pentecostal Church of God in Coldiron.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Everett Eads and the Rev. Wade Johnson officiating.

Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonlaws.com and they will be forwarded to the family.

Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.