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JOSEPH SAWYER Obituary

Joseph Earl Sawyer, Sr. Joseph Earl Sawyer, Sr. of New Brockton, AL passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 at his home. He was 91. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in New Brockton with Rev. Sam Williams officiating. Burial will follow in New Brockton City Cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the First United Methodist Church of New Brockton, New Brockton, AL 36351. Mr. Sawyer was in the US Army Air Force from 1942-1945. He served during WWII where he received the US Army Air Force Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star for the Battle of the Bulge. After his service in WWII, he took over the family mercantile business from his father and in 1956 it was incorporated into a Piggly Wiggly. The store was a family business in New Brockton for 90 years. He was also a founding member of the New Brockton Exchange Club. Mr. Sawyer was preceded in death by his wife, Walker Elizabeth Helms Sawyer; brother, W. Felix Sawyer; sister, Miriam S. Jordan; brother, J. Adolph Sawyer; and parents, J. A. & Annie Sarah Sawyer. Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca Sawyer Gwin (Royce), Sarah Sawyer Howell (Shepherd); a son, Joseph Earl "Joe" Sawyer, Jr. (Cathy); seven grandchildren, Chad Lee (Robin), Cade Lee (Gwen), Joseph Sawyer, John Sawyer, Anna Beth Sawyer, Laura Dowd (Sean), Sawyer Howell; six great-grand-children; three sisters-in-law, Blondell Sawyer, Maxine Sawyer, Vivian Helms; nephews, Jim Sawyer (Frances), Ed Sawyer (Virginia), Johnny Sawyer (Debbie), Dan Sawyer, Sam Sawyer (Jan), John Helms, Mark Helms; nieces, Elizabeth Vickers (Perry), Emily Hueffed (the late Bob Hueffed), Ann Gay Helms. Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory, (334) 393-2273, is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences to the family at www.searcyfuneralhome.com. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com

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Published by Dothan Eagle from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2010.

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Frank Bowman

January 12, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Roberson

January 7, 2010

Becky :

Our deepest sympathy to you and family in the loss of your father. I know how much you loved and admired your Dad. Just from your sharing stories of what a great man he was, I immediately learned where you got your strong will and committed spirit. :)

We will continue to pray that you and your family will cherish all of the memories. You all have been truly blessed.

With love,

Linda Roberson and family

Jerry & Linda Gilbert

January 7, 2010

There will truly be a void in the lives of all who knew Mr. Earl, especially the citizens of NB and his family. All of you are in our prayers.

Sarah &Bobby Pate

January 6, 2010

Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. You all were truly blessed to have such a unique person as a part of your lives! Remember the positives!

Trenton & Elaine Smith

January 5, 2010

We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Mr. Earl.

Patricia Flowers-Brunidge

January 5, 2010

My prayers goes out to you in your time of grief. Mr. Earl will truely be missed.I've known him since i was a little girl growing up in New Brockton always shopped at the Piggy Wiggly and he was alway sweet to me. Before the store closed,and I came back home to vist my family I always had to go and shop at the store.Some of family has always worked for him.

January 5, 2010

Mr Earl was a wonderful caring man. My brothers and my oldest son worked with him at the Pig in NB. He always spoke and talked no matter how busy he was. I know he will be dearly missed by his kids.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sara (Bass) McMahan

Keith Cain

January 5, 2010

The Piggly Wiggly was a great place to shop. Mr Earl always called me KK I had no problem with it. He was a friendly and talkative man. He will be missed. I know two of his grandsons Joseph and John and they are great young men. I send my condolences to the Sawyer Family. May God wipe the tears and bring peace to you at this time of saddness.

January 4, 2010

Mr Earl Sawyer was wonderful man who enriched the lives of all who knew him. I know he did ours when helping us find something in the store and when bagging our grocercies. He will certaily be missed but our memories of him will linger long. May God Bless you all in your time of Sorrow.

Blanche & Oliver Waters, Enterprise, Alabama

Tran and Jerry Jones

January 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mr Earl will be missed greatly by his family and all that knew him. Tran and Jerry Jones (Enterprise)

Tommy(Tom) Brock

January 4, 2010

My thoughts and Prayers are with Mr. Earl's Family. I'll always remeber the smile as big as his height and bagging groceries at "The Piggly Wiggly". Mr. Earl was "The Piggly Wiggly"

I will always remeber.

Tommy(Tom) Brock

January 4, 2010

Mr. Earl was a person that touched everyone's heart. He always had a smile and would do anything he could for you. We all will miss him, especially bagging your groceries at "The Piggly Wiggly"

Tommy Brock

January 4, 2010

Tommy (Tom) Brock, Montgomery, Alabama
Mr. Earl was a person that touched everyone's heart. He always had a smile and would do anything he could for you. We all will miss him, especially bagging your groceries at "The Piggly Wiggly'.

Tommy(Tom) Brock

January 4, 2010

Tommy (Tom) Brock, Montgomery, Alabama
Mr. Earl was a person that touched everyone's heart. He always had a smile and would do anything he could for you. We all will miss him, especially bagging your groceries at "The Piggly Wiggly'.

Beth Hughes (Carnley)

January 4, 2010

Mr. Earl was such a great person and always had a kind word for everyone he came across. He never back down when it came to helpping others. He will be deeply missed by everyone in his family and the town of New Brockton. My thoughts and prayers are with the Sawyers.

Debra Brooks

January 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ann Barnes

January 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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