Mr. Salyers was born in Ashland, Kentucky and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1991 coming from Russell, Kentucky.He was a machinist, was a member of the American Legion Post 325, served in the U.S. Air Force, active member of the Russell Flatwoods Little League Baseball Association, and coached Little League Baseball for over 20 years.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Marsha Salyers of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughter, Jennifer Salyers of Sebastian, FL; son, Ken Salyers of Vero Beach, FL; sisters, Dottie Stephens of Georgetown, KY, JoAnn Holmes of Flatwood, KY, and Donna Burke of Ashland, KY; brother, Hurshell Salyers of Argilite, KY; and grandson, Hunter Salyers of Ft. Pierce, FL.