Frederick Ray Sayre, 56, of Hurricane, formerly of Cottageville, WV, passed away suddenly January 1, 2014, at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital.
   He was born September 27, 1957 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Herbert Reuben and Dorothy Virginia (Wheeler) Sayre.
   Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Kathleen Victoria (Harrison) Sayre; son, Reuben Sayre of Hurricane; daughters, Dorothy E. Bavle and her husband Brandon, of Cottageville, and Melissa Sayre of Huntington; brother, Tim C. and his wife Catherine Sayre of Ravenswood, and a nephew, Michael Sayre.
   He had an associate’s degree in industrial mechanics from Parkersburg Community College, and earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Marshall University.  He was a member and merchant for the Society for Creative Anachronism medieval enactment group, and was the founder, and former owner and operator of F & F Trading in Norfolk, VA, and F & K Trading in Hurricane.
   Fred had a stern faith in God, was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting. He was an expert of historical weaponry, a friend of Bill, and …. he had style.
   Service will be 7 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, WV, with Pastor Mark Price officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until time of service. Committal service will be 10 a.m. Sunday, January 5, at Blaine Memorial Cemetery, Cottageville, WV.