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Gary Sawyers Obituary

Gary Sawyers
GRANITEVILLE, SC - Funeral services for Mr. Gary Lee Sawyers will be 1pm Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Ascending Faith Ministries with Bishop Michael Staley officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Viewing only 6 - 8pm Wednesday.
Family and friends may call the residence, 2184 Honors Circle or the funeral home after 1pm tomorrow.
Survivors include his wife, Jeannie Sawyers, Graniteville; 4 sons, Gary Gibson, Augusta, DeSean Sawyers, Dominique Sawyers, both of Aiken, & Jared Yeldell, Graniteville; mother, Shirley Cantlow, Augusta; father, Leroy Sawyers, Galax, VA; 1 sister, Linda Russell, Stone Mountain, GA; 2 brothers, William Daniel (Polly) Sawyers, Augusta, & Jonathan Sawyers, Stone Mountain, GA; mother-in-law, Martha Whitlock, Graniteville; and a host of other relatives.
G.L. BRIGHTHARP & SONS MORTUARY 390 BEAUFORT ST AIKEN (803)648-0134

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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2016.

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Shannon Sawyers-McGee

August 2, 2024

8 years Unc and it feels like yesterday. Thank you for all the memories. U, Jonathan and Uncle Dee are the best uncles a girl can have. Continue to protect me now with Granny. I need you guys. I miss and love you

Shannon Sawyers-McGee

March 27, 2023

Man it's going on 7 years and there is not a day that we do not discuss you and the way you made us all laugh. If heaven had a phone I would just like to tell you how much your oldest niece loves you and your grand-daughter Tori Lee looks just like you. Always on my mind until the end of time. Sending all my love

SHANNON SAWYERS-McGEE

August 23, 2022

Unc it's been a morning. 6 years and this feeling of hurt will never go away. I wish you were here for advice. Mom broke down this morning with me on the phone. Your son's are following in your footsteps. If only I can hear you say "Suga" one more time. I thank you for allowing me to help care for your. We will see each other again. But if I had a wish I would bring you back. I love you........

Shannon Sawyers-McGee

September 10, 2021

I wish I could just have my uncle back. Gone too soon and I won't ever be the same.

Shannon Sawyers-McGee

May 10, 2017

I just want my uncle back. Your birthday is next month. So use to calling you and singing it to you on the phone. What do I do now? I miss and love you so much Unc. Holidays, birthdays, nothing is the same. I love you!!

James Brown

August 26, 2016

I did not my friend was sick and I did not know he has passed. We use to live in Jennings Homes back in the days he was my best friend. I left and went in the United States Marine Corps. We. Use to see each each every now then around town most of the time he be working driving the company truck. Working. I just found out today about his passing. To his wife and children and his mom, linda,John, Daniel .My The Lord bless you and keep you ,my The Lord make his face to shine on you and be gracious,the Lord lift up countenance upon thee and give his peace. But Gary is in a better place in presence of the Lord.

Linda Russell

August 17, 2016

Gary,

If this was only a dream, but it's not. I am going to miss you so very much. There is not a day that will go by that you are not in my thoughts, and in my heart.

My brother Gary was one of a kind. When God called him home, he said YES. I was there to witness that last moment, it will be a day that I will forever cherish in my heart.

I love you so very much, and I am going to miss you, but I know God has you in his arms.

Your sister Linda. No more pain. All I can say is that even tho you are not here, you are living in the SPIRIT.

Linda Russell

August 17, 2016

My brother was a devoted husband to his wife Jennie, and a wonderful father to his children.

There are no words to describe him because he was awesome.

My name is Linda Russell, and I am the only sister he had. I miss him dearly, there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about him.

I know he is a peace with God.

I will always love him and one day we will all see him again.

Never good-byes, but until we meet again.

Love you,

Your Sister

Lisa Kenner

August 16, 2016

Jeannie, keeping you in and the family in our thoughts and prayers. The twins and I are really going to miss Gary. May God continue to give you all peace during this difficult time. We love you all.

Teddy R. Crafton Sr.

August 13, 2016

Jeanine
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your husband. Praying for peace.

Rosetta Brown

August 11, 2016

You will be missed, prayers and blessings to your family.

Yvette Geter

August 11, 2016

My prayers go out to the sawyers family i am sorry heard about Gary Sawyers!!!! Yvette white Geter T W Josey C/O 84

John & Tracy Downs

August 11, 2016

We are sending your family lots of love and prayers, especially during this difficult time. God bless you and keep you, today and always.

Dorothy Cooper

August 11, 2016

To Gary's family, please comfort each other during this time of sorrow. Gary was a good man and father to many. He will be missed

Marva and Sharon Johnson

August 11, 2016

We met Gary many years ago due to our nephew Little Gary. Gary was always smiling and asking about others well being. We have always seen him happy and smiling and living life to the fullest. He was a father figure to many with pride and maturity.

To Little Gary, We know you are hurting baby boy. Seek Prayer with God because he will guide your understanding and healing (and Roscoe)

To Gary's Wife and family, We are truly sorry for your loss of this loving and awesome man. May God brings peace and healing to you.

Rest in peace our friend.

Dorothea Day Murphy

August 11, 2016

My thoughts are with you Family on this day...that our Lord continue keeping you in his loving arms.

Janice-Chapman Boyd T.W. Josey '82

August 11, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Beatrice (Bea} Simmons

August 11, 2016

OUR PRAYER'S ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU.

Jennifer Jones Jarvis T. W Josey Class of 1985

August 10, 2016

Gary was one of a kind and will definitely be missed. He loved his family and would talk about them each time we spoke. It's so hard to believe that he's gone but I know God knows what's best. My prayers are with Jeannie and the entire family. I'm praying that you peace and comfort in the wonderful memories of yesterday.

Henry Hammond

August 10, 2016

Condolences to the Sawyer family on behalf of the Hammond family. May God continue to bestow his blessings upon you and your family in this time and need.

Sammie Langley

August 10, 2016

Sawyer family we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you face these trying times. You lost an amazing man but he leaves behind an inspirational legacy and I will never forget that. He will truly be missed.
God Bless
Langley Family
International Praise

Barbara Barnes-Denmark

August 10, 2016

You will be truly missed!

Reginald Dock

August 10, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you all,stay strong,I pray that God bring you all peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.

Carlos Wiggins

August 10, 2016

Rest in Peace Gary Class of 84

Eric D. Evans

August 10, 2016

My prayers are with you, Sawyer Family. During this time of bereavement, Stay strong in our belief that one day we will see our brother Gary again.

TWJ Class of 1981

Ellecia Terry

August 9, 2016

You will be forever missed, I send my deepest condolences to the family and may you find peace at the this time. Weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning. Class of 86 Sonic Boom of the South.

Debra Davis

August 9, 2016

To my sister peace as you take this journey.

Robert Burch

August 9, 2016

I will forever miss my friend, to Jeannie and the rest o the Sawyers family I'm sorry for your loss. REST IN PEACE BIG MAN "G"

Connie Robinson- Carter, T.W.Josey Class of 1985

August 9, 2016

My prayers are with the Sawyer Family during this difficult time. I pray God's peace in the months and years to come in remembrance of a life well lived.

Becky McGuire

August 9, 2016

Words are not enough to express my sympathy to Gary's family and friends. I was Gary's insurance agent for the last 3 years. My days were always lightened when he called. His first question was always "how are you doing today?" even though he was working hard and struggling to beat the ugly disease inside him. I'll miss talking to him. Jeannie, if you need anything, please call me.

Diana Tucker-Horton

August 9, 2016

My deepest condolences Class of 1982

REGINA GIBSON

August 9, 2016

SENDING PRAYERS TO FAMILY

Regina Fields-White

August 8, 2016

My God give u comfort during this difficult time. And keep the Sawyer family in perfect peace.

Class of 1982

Regina Fields-White

August 8, 2016

My God give u comfort during this difficult time. And keep the Sawyer family in perfect peace.

Class of 1982

Minnie Barton-Taylor

August 8, 2016

Wishing the family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your heart. Our prayers are with you all.

August 8, 2016

God keeps in his memory all who pass away because they are precious in his eyes. May all be strengthened and comforted during this time of grief.-1 Thess. 4:14

Faith Fiscus

August 8, 2016

Keeping all of you in thoughts and prayers as you walk through this difficult time.
Faith Fiscus

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