Henry Sayler (Florida politician)

Henry Benton Sayler (January 16, 1921 – May 26, 2021) was an American politician in the state of Florida who served as a Member of the Florida Senate from 1967 to 1971 and again from 1973 to 1978.

Henry B. Sayler
Member of the Florida Senate
In office 1967–1971 1973–1978
Personal details
Born	(1921-01-16)January 16, 1921 Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Died	May 26, 2021(2021-05-26) (aged 100) Florida, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Wyline Chapman ​ ​ (m. 1947; died 2020)​
Children	4
Alma mater	United States Military Academy
Occupation	President of Security Planning of Florida Inc.

Sayler was born in Georgia in January 1921, and moved to Florida in 1941. He attended the United States Military Academy where he attained a Bachelor of Science degree in 1943. He also served in World War II in the US Army Air Forces.[1] Sayler served in the Florida State Senate from 1967 to 1971 and 1973 to 1978, as a member of the Republican Party (20th district and 21st district).[2][3] Sayler married Wyline Chapman in 1947. She predeceased him in July 2020, aged 95.[4] Sayler turned 100 in January 2021[5] and died in May 2021.[6]

Sayler was vaccinated against COVID-19 on live TV days after his 100th birthday to promote the rollout of the vaccine in Florida.[7]