Pocahontas - Loyd Cleyon Salyards, son of the late Albert Theo (A.T.) And Sarah Booth Salyards, was born January 13, 1917 at Keota, OK. Died June 29, 2009 at the age of 92 years. He is preceded in death by wife Irene Salyards, infant son, grandson Steve Salyards, daughter-in-law Luerecia Salyards, Brothers; Theo \u0026 Darrell Salyards, sisters; Geneva Gipson \u0026 Edith Craigmyle. He is survived by 3 sons; Don Salyards and wife, Jackie of Pocahontas. Dallas Salyards and wife Betty of San Angelo, TX. \u0026 Jimmy Salyards of Reyno. 4 daughters; Mary Colletta and husband, Bob of Fallbrook, CA. Glenda Thornberry and husband, David of Fayetteville. Phyllis Davis and husband, Michael of Pocahontas. Teresa Kirkland and husband, Michael of Siloam Springs. Grandchildren; Veronica Shrum, Alan Lee, Mike Salyards, Alan Salyards, Becky Geffers, Sheryl Colletta, Errol Mooney, Jr., Michelle Greene, Patti Williams, Anthony Thornberry, Jeffrey Thornberry, Shelly Gann, Cindi Coates, Amy Allen, Blake McGinnis, Stephen Kirkland, Spencer Kirkland, and Whitney Kirkland. Sister, Goldie Mabrey and husband, of St. Louis. 36 great grandchildren 2 great great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Service will be held Friday, July 3, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home. Burial will follow to Masonic Cemetery with Bill Gray, Jerry Cochran, and Rick Hart officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8. Pallbearers include: Anthony Thornberry, Errol Mooney, Jr., Mike Salyards, Alan Salyards, Rick Shrum, Stephen Kirkland, Blake McGinnis, Spencer Kirkland, and Jeff Thornberry.