Ralph Maynard Sayre , 95, of New Haven, WV, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, following a brief illness.

He was born September 22, 1925, in Cottageville, WV, a son of the late Raleigh Butcher "John" and Cynthia Mae (Wilcoxin) Sayre. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Loretta "Jean" Sayre; sisters, Leone Jaques, Beryl Sayre; and three brothers, Blain, Layton, and Dwight Sayre.

Ralph resided in New Haven, West Virginia for over 88 years. He earned his Master of Education from Ohio University and Marshall University. Ralph was an accomplished educator in Mason County with over 40 years of devoted service. He was the first principal at Wahama Junior High School when they entered the new building. He was also the Assistant Superintendent in Mason County for four years, Mason County Supervisor for one year, Superintendent for Southern Local Schools in Racine, and was also a principal at Point Pleasant High School with fourteen years of service. In addition to his executive positions, he enjoyed being the head coach of several athletic teams at Wahama. Ralph loved to play sports and in his later years, he enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family. He attended the New Haven United Methodist Church for over 63 years where he taught Sunday school and was involved in several activities and committees.

Survivors include his sons, Ralph M. Sayre and his wife Martha of Mason, Timothy T. Sayre and his wife Jane of Waverly, WV; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews and a host of friends who will miss him greatly.

Graveside service will be 1 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Sunrise Memorial Gardens with Pastor Charles Hargraves officiating. Masks/facial coverings and social distancing will be observed while at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made out to the New Haven United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.foglesongfuneralhome.com

Arrangements provided by Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV