In addition to his parents, He is preceded in death by three brothers, Ledward Sawyer, Robert Roy Sawyer, and Thomas Sawyer; three sisters, Lula Bell Colbert, Alice M. Wilson, and Caroline A. Green.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife of 56 years, Gracie L. Washington-Sawyer; three children, Charlotte (Stephon) Ridgell, Stacy (Libby) Sawyer of Monticello, Arkansas, and Winter (Marvin) Owens of Fort Worth, Texas; nine grandchildren, Crystal Shepherd of Shreveport, LA, Gary Shephard of Houston, TX, Stephanie Banks of Monticello, AR, Stefen Ridgell of Shreveport, LA, Charlayah Ridgell of Osceola, AR, Chancellor Owens, Jazlyn Owens, Marvin Owens, Jr., and Stacy Sawyer, Jr.; five great-grandchildren, Zion Shepherd, Zynell Shepherd, Xiyia, Ziyia Ridgell, and Jayla Evans; four sisters, Mary Childress of Crossett, AR; Carolyn Simmons of Florida, Barbara (Bruce)Wesley, and Cheryl Wilson of Detroit, Michigan; a very special nephew, Windell Wilson and wife Isabella; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Graylin Willson officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Monticello, Arkansas.
You can sign Mr. Sawyer's guestbook here on his page.
Condolences(4)
Archey Lee
Longview, AR Tuesday, January 2, 2024 R.I.L Unc Bertis "Bossman" Sawyer you will be truly missed. Gone but not Forgotten.Sallie Calbert
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 27, 2023 May the family rejoice and find strength and peace knowing that your love one is in a better place. The CalbertSallie Calbert
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 27, 2023 May you find strength and peace knowing that your love one is in a better place. The CalbertMelanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 27, 2023 Prayers for this family