He was a retired inspector for the Ford Louisville Assembly Plant and an avid fan of UK and the NY Yankees.
He is survived by his children, Kris Salyer (Cindy) and Kathy Hobbs; a brother, Richard Salyer (Kim); grandchildren, Michelle Beichler, Kristopher Salyer, Jr., Tara Rhudy (Chuck), and Whitney Salyer; great-grandchildren, Noah Beichler, Colton Rhudy, and Jodeci Salyer; and his faithful dog, Pal.
His funeral service will be held at 6 pm Tuesday at Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Hwy, followed by cremation. Visitation will be from 2 pm until the time of service on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Liberty Christian Church in care of the funeral home.