William Anthony Sayre, Jr.

Born October 31, 1951 in New York City, New York
Passed December 20, 2024 in Melbourne, Florida

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Anthony Sayre, Jr., a beloved father of Melbourne, Florida on December 20, 2024 at the age of 73.

Born on October 31, 1951 in New York City, New York, he was known for being a phenomenal golfer, pool shark, dart player, horse shoe tosser, and great bowler. He was the type of guy that would do anything for you, always able to find a way to make you laugh, and was incredibly loyal to the people he loved.

He adored his daughters, sons-in-law, and three grandsons. He retired from Harris Government Systems in Palm Bay, Florida after 30 years and has lived in Florida for 40 years.

He is survived by his daughters Tammie (Victor) Arnone, Cristine (Paul) Bettinson; grandsons Austin Forsythe, Chandler Fry, and Paul Bettinson, Jr.; sisters Agnes Dotson, Cathy Neal and brother Eddie Sayre.

He was preceded in death by his father William Sayre, Sr.; mother Agnes Sayre; brother Jimmy Sayre; brothers-in-law Gary Dotson and Rodney Neal.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Brownlie Maxwell Funeral Home, 1010 E. Palmetto Avenue, Melbourne, Florida, 32901 on Saturday December 28, 2024 at 2 pm.

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Dorothy Collison Gruendler from Cape Canaveral
December 29, 2024
Bill was an awesome person and friend. Missed him so much when he retired. Great stories and memories. RIP
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Jan Schmidt from Palm Bay
December 29, 2024
Loved working with him. He always kept us laughing. Rest in peace.
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Daniel Dowell from Saint Johns
December 25, 2024
He was a great man and boss of me he will be definitely missed
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Agnes Dotson from Palm Bay
December 24, 2024
Best brother anyone could have. Will miss him dearly. He loved to find new places where we could eat and explore. He loved playing pool with my Son Joe and Grandson Jared. Rest in Peace, always in my heart.
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Tammie Arnone from Leesburg
December 23, 2024
I really hope that lots of his golf, bowling, billiards, and darts buddies are able to attend so we can hear about all the great stories about our Father.
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