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Ronnie Sawyer Obituary

Ronnie Lloyd Sawyer, 68, of 217 Schooner Landing Drive, died in his home with his wife and daughters by his side. Ronnie was born in Chowan County on September 12, 1946 and was the son of the late Sam Lloyd and Matilda Wright Sawyer. A retired accountant, he currently served as the Chowan County Veterans Service Officer for the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. An Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of both the Edward G. Bond Post #40 of the American Legion, and Post #40 Sons of the Legion, a former member of the Edenton Lions Club, had served on the Board of Directors of the Chowan Arts Council, and attended Edenton Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Harriet Barrow Sawyer; two daughters, Rhonda Sawyer Tynch and husband Wayne of Edenton and Boni Sawyer Revelle and husband Dexter of Hertford; a sister, Judy Dean; and two brothers, Jack Sawyer and Alan Sawyer, all of Edenton; and two grandchildren, Allen and Callie Tynch. A gathering for family and friends will be held Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton. A private burial of his cremated remains, with military honors being rendered, will be held at a later time in Beaver Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Legion Baseball Team, in care of Post #40, 1317 W. Queen Street, Edenton, NC 27932. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.

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Published by The Daily Advance from Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, 2014.

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Charlotte Stanley

October 9, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through and continue with fond memories.

Tracie (Brown) Simpson

October 22, 2014

Rhonda and family,

So sorry to hear of your father's passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Leary

October 22, 2014

Harriet, Terry and I are very sorry to hear about Ronnie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lisa and Terry Leary

Louis & Brenda Harrell

October 20, 2014

Harriet, very sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers for the days ahead.

October 18, 2014

Harriet, so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Betty H. Bunch, Edenton, North Carolina

Dan and Ann Ward

October 17, 2014

We extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of Ronnie. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

October 17, 2014

Dear Jack and Family, Sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. I have fond memories of you , Ronnie, Boots, and me meeting early Sunday mornings to jump on the sawdust pile, then running home to get ready for church. Your Friend, Nettie Lassiter

Catherine Langfitt

October 17, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to your family for your loss. I know you will miss him greatly.

October 16, 2014

Harriet,we are sorry to learn of Ronnie's passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Mike Ervin and Mary Perry--Greenville

October 16, 2014

Harriet and family, We are thinking of you. It is very hard but you will carry on. Take care. Joe and Bonnie Stroud

October 16, 2014

Harriett & Family, My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cherish the wonderful times you all shared & keep them close to your heart. I'm here for you. Love, Carol Davenport

Terry Wheeler

October 16, 2014

Ronnie was a friend growing up. Played together on the Mill Village. My best wishes to his family.

Buddy and Kaye Bunch

October 16, 2014

Our thoughts and sympathy to all the family.

Bill & Kelly Hudzina

October 16, 2014

Ronnie will be missed by all who knew him. However, his memory will remain with us forever. He always had a smile on his face and a story or joke to tell which would always put a smile on our face. Just know we will always smile when we talk about him!

Zee Lamb

October 16, 2014

Harriet and family, I got to know Ronnie well during my two years as Chowan County Manager. He was an excellent County Veterans Services Officer, and also a loyal member at the American Legion. Such a nice guy, great employee and friend. Never heard him say anything negative about anyone. He will be missed.

David and Barbara Largent

October 16, 2014

Please accept our condolences on the loss of Ronnie. Ronnie celebrated life to its fullest in joy and peace. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.

October 16, 2014

Harriet,Rhonda, and Family, Thinking of you at this difficult time. I am sending my prayers and love to you and your family.
Kathy Girardi

Charlotte Stanley

October 16, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to Ronnie's family. May God help you through this time of grief and may you all have fond memories of him.

October 16, 2014

Faye and I want to express our deepest sympathy in the death of Ronnie. We want you to know of our love and prayers during this time. Kenneth Word

Joyce Phelps

October 16, 2014

Harriet and Family: So sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. We always enjoyed him when he worked in the building we were in. Having a dry sense of humor he always made us smile when he came in the office. Keep the good memories and keep reaching up as far as you can and God will reach down the rest of the way. My love and prayers, Joyce Phelps

Timothy Sawyer

October 15, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, during your loss of Ronnie. He will be greatly missed.

JE & Liz Darnell

October 15, 2014

Harriet & Family...Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The Three Muskateers are together again, Jerry, Jim and now Ronnie...and having a great time as always! We are here for you! Much love...JE & Liz Darnell

October 15, 2014

Harriett and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one. Treasure all the wonderful memories that you have of him and keep them close to your heart. Thinking of you now and in the days to come.
Love, Joe & Peggy Ward

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