Richard Salyers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard Scott Salyers age 48 of Sandy Hook, Kentucky passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at the ARH in West Liberty, Kentucky. Mr. Salyers was born May 07, 1972 in Boyd County, Kentucky a son of Carrie Edwards Salyers and the late Martin Salyers. Richard was of the Christian faith and a retired truck driver a career he enjoyed several years logging many miles across the U.S and visiting 48 states. Always known for his witted sense of humor, a good laugh, joke or pulling a prank on someone you, couldn’t help but love his personality. Other traits Richard was well known for was his ability to find a nickname for everyone, but those he loved most fell in this realm, he was lovingly known as “Papaw Dicky” by his grand daughters. And last was his reputation for being the “GrillMaster” at any family event, but the grill only, the rest fell on others to do, but his desire to obtain this status was important and one he took seriously. In addition to his mother he is survived by one son and daughter in-law; Travis and Shawana Salyers, one sister and brother in-law; Missy and David Eldridge, his precious grand daughters and their nicknames from Papaw Dicky; Lillian Grace Salyers (Monkey), Aubrey Jace Salyers (Bucky) some other very important children in his life; one niece; Katlyn Eldridge, one nephew; Matthew Eldridge, two great nephews; Connor Smith and Ryan Smith along with many other family members and friends who will sadly mourn his passing. Friends may visit after 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2021 at Whitt & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Covid19 Protocols will be observed.

Richard Salyers

May 7, 1972 - January 18, 2021