Kenneth Salyer

October 2, 1945 - January 30, 2016

Kenneth Salyer, age 70, a resident of Mill Branch in Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at his home. Mr. Salyer was born October 2, 1945 in Salyersville, Kentucky the son of the late Howard and Lutie Rowe Salyer. Also, proceeding in death is one son, Adam Salyer; and daughter, Karen Salyer. Mr. Salyer was employed as a miner in the coal industry until his retirement. He was a member of the Tip Top United Baptist Church in Tip Top, Kentucky. He was also a preacher and was often involved in baptisms, revivals, funerals, and other church functions. Those left to mourn includes his wife, Wanda Salyer, whom he married October 13, 2002; daughters, Debra Arnett and husband Matthew of Salyersville, Kentucky, Charity Salyer of London, Kentucky; step daughters, Sue Jones of Salyersville, Kentucky, Regina Minix of Salyersville, Kentucky; brother, Robert Wayne Salyer of Salyersville, Kentucky; ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends who love and miss him. Funeral services for Kenneth Salyer will be conducted Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 1:00 PM here from the chapel of the Salyersville Funeral Home. Clergy Carl MacIntosh, Tim Watkins, and Delbert Porter will deliver comforting words on the day of service. Interment will follow in the Warnie Bailey Cemetery on Bee Tree in Salyersville, Kentucky. The family will welcome friends Tuesday, February 2 after 5:00 PM here at the Salyersville Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Kenneth Salyer Memorial Fund here at the Salyersville Funeral Home. Arrangements are in care of Salyersville Funeral Home in Salyersville, Kentucky.