Silas Wilburn Nail, passed away December 30, 2014 in the Salt Lake Veteran Hospital.
He was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on April 25, 1937 to Robert and Cleller Brown Nail.
He married Bessie Mary Rader in Winchester, Kentucky on February 25, 1958. Silas then left to serve his country during the Korean Conflict. He served tours with both the Army and the Airforce.
He loved to travel with his wife and family. He was an accomplished wood carver. Silas loved spending time doing various things with family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Bessie of Lyman; children: Robert Nail, of Silt Colorado; Bettina (Darrel) Nielsen, of Ft. Bridger; and Shane Nail of Lyman. A sister: Frankie McCauley of Carlsbad, New Mexico; and Grandchildren: Rhea (Joel) Bluemel and Silas Blaine Richins. Also 6 great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Fort Bridger Cemetery.