Wilson Sawyer Jr.

Wilson T. Sawyer Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Wilson Thomas Sawyer Jr., 80, a native of the town of Virginia Beach, born Oct. 28, 1928, died Aug. 13, 2009. A graduate of Oceana High School and Tri-State University, he was predeceased by his parents, Wilson Thomas Sawyer Sr., Jessie Hodgins Sawyer and his brother, John "Jack" Hodgins Sawyer. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict. Tom was active for many years in the timber business, president of Advanced Wood Products company as well as a certified public accountant. He was a life member of the Royal Navy Patrol Service and represented that organization at memorial services in Ocracoke, N.C., and Virginia Beach. He was a well-known local historian, writing articles for The Virginian-Pilot. He is survived by his wife, Mary Katharine Palmer Sawyer; a son, Wilson Thomas Sawyer III; daughter, Deborah Josephine Morris (James); grandson, Thomas Paul Mikrut III; and granddaughter, Sandra Lyn Mikrut. The family would like to thank the staffs at Bay Point Rehabilitation Convalescent center and Heartland Hospice for their wonderful care and support. A private funeral service will be held at Galilee Episcopal Church in St. Andrew's Chapel. The Rev. Canon Jay Magness, rector, will officiate. Interment will follow at the Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads office, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.cremate.org.