'Col. Ed Lee Caylor, U.S. Army (Ret.), age 92 of Monticello, KY, formerly of Alameda, CA, passed

away November 22, 2009. He as born April 22, 1917 in Monticello, the son of Silas and Mary Helen

(Marsh) Caylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jessie

(Guthrie) Caylor in May 1995; his son-in-law Edward Secada; sisters Laura (Caylor) Kelley and Nell

(Caylor) McIntyre; brothers Willie Caylor (infancy), Claude Caylor, Clyde Caylor and James (Jim)

Caylor.

He is survived by daughter Pattie J. Secada and granddaughter Debra Hazel Secada of Monticello

and numerous nieces and nephews.

Col. Caylor served his country from a very young age starting with the Kentucky National Guard,

actively serving during World War II and the Korean War, and ending his career by spending his

last five years as an instructor/advisor to the California National Guard. He earned several awards

and decorations such as the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, multiple Purple Hearts, six campaign

ribbons, as well as many clusters. He followed his military career as the owner/developer of the

Diamond Springs Development Co. in Alameda, CA and later was employed by the Crystal Falls

Recreational Property in Twain Heart, CA. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of

Monticello; was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel; and in 1999 was inducted into the

Monticello Athletic Hall of Fame.

Col. Caylor loved to play his guitar and to sing. He was an avid golfer, bridge player and was

always interested in sports, especially basketball and softball--serving as a coach in his

younger years or as a spectator later in life.

Visitation:
Tuesday from 5 to 9

Funeral:
2 PM Wedsday in the Funeral Home

Interment:
Elk Spring Cemetery',