Johnny Greene Sayle

Published 8:41 am Friday, January 24, 2025

Johnny Greene Sayle, 69 years old, passed away on December 22, 2024. He was the husband of Jennifer Hutchison Sayle. They shared thirteen years of marriage together.

Born in Charleston, MS, Johnny was the son of Isaac E. Sayle & Sue Sayle. He graduated high school from Strider Academy, then went on to graduate from the University of Mississippi. Following a long career with Sayle Oil Company, he retired in 2019.

Johnny was a member of Oxford University United Methodist Church in Oxford, MS. He enjoyed Ole Miss football, playing harmonica and guitar, fishing, traveling with his wife, and so much more. He will be remembered for his vibrant personality, free spirit, stellar dance moves, and perfect comedic timing.

Johnny is survived by his wife, Jennifer H. Sayle; his brother Ike Sayle (Elaine) and brother-in-law, Don Allison.  His children Greene Sayle (Lauryn Sayle), Jay Sayle (Paige Sayle), Amelia Sayle, Crystal Brasher (Seburn Brasher), Mary Kathryn Honeycutt (Hayden Honeycutt), stepson Alan Price and fourteen grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Sue Sayle; his sister, Linda Allison; his son, Willy Sayle, and grandchildren, John Wesson Sayle and Millie Denise Price.

The memorial service will be held on January 8, 2025 at 11 am at First Presbyterian Church in Charleston, MS. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN.