Victor L. Salyer

TSgt Victor Salyer, 84, USAF Retired and Vietnam Veteran, passed away 12/27/19 at his home in Maryville. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Jeanette, parents Victor and Florence Salyer, sister Sharon Salyer, brother Larry Salyer, and grandson Larry Schmelzer Baczkowski. Survivors are daughter, Vicki Stewart (Carl), sons, Chuck (Jennie) and Tom (Julie), brother Nick Salyer of California, and precious friend, Marlene Boehm. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren. Mr. Salyer served 20 years in the USAF and was with the 903rd Medical Airvac Unit in Vietnam. He always looked forward to and enjoyed the reunions with his Vietnam Veteran Brothers. In addition, he retired from HT Hackney and was an 11 year volunteer with Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. A military graveside service will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Grandview Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Gerald Ivey officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held following at Hampton Hall, 627 Smithview Dr, Maryville, TN 37803. Dress is casual. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Victor L. Salyer please visit our Sympathy Store.