David F. Sawyer Jr.

David Sawyer Obituary

CONWAY | David F. Sawyer Jr., 80, died Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at Conway Manor.

Mr. Sawyer was born in Conway, South Carolina, a son of the late David F. Sawyer Sr. and Carrie Graham Sawyer.

He was a charter member of Langston Baptist Church and currently a charter member of Forestbrook Baptist Church.

Mr. Sawyer served two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He retired in 1985 from Horry Electric Cooperative after serving 37 years.

Mr. Sawyer was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He never met a stranger.

Mr. Sawyer was predeceased by three sisters, Mary Ann Clarkson, Marian Edgens and Sarah Belle Barbieri.

The family would like to thank the entire staff of Conway Manor for their wonderful care and support.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Lila Ruth Smith Sawyer; two sons, David F. Sawyer III and wife, Sherry, and Thomas ''Tommy'' P. Sawyer Sr. and fiancee, Jamie Altman Moss; three grandchildren, Shannon Sarvis Sawyer, Toni Lynn Sawyer Lee and her husband, Phillip, and Thomas ''Thom'' P. Sawyer Jr.; one great-grandchild, Maxwell Hunter Lee; one sister, Geraldine S. Winn; and one brother, C.W. ''Dick'' Sawyer.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2007, at Forestbrook Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Shriver officiating. Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Mausoleum.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2007, at the funeral home.

Please sign a guest book at goldfinchfuneralhome.com or at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, SC 29416-0459; Forestbrook Baptist Church, 2051 Forestbrook Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588; Langston Baptist Church, 763 Hwy. 905, Conway, SC 29526 or to Mercy Hospice & Palliative Care, P.O. Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.

Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sun News on Aug. 9, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for David Sawyer

9 Entries

Evelyn & Joe Sellers

August 10, 2007

Dear Lila and family,
So sorry to learn of the passing of Dave, Jr. I first met you and Dave when I went to work at Horry Electric in 1956. Dave was always such a friendly person and the same each and every time our paths crossed. Joe and I always enjoyed our chats with the two of you at the K&W. I know that he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May God richly bless and keep you and give you peace during this time of sorrow and always.

Clayton & Juanieta Brantley

August 9, 2007

We are sorry to hear of Mr. David's passing. We know that he is with the Lord now and we just pray that God's strength will support you and the family during this time.

Albertha "Bert" Mazyck (HEC)

August 9, 2007

Mrs. Lila, I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Dave. You have my sympathy and my condolences goes out to you and your family. When Dave came to the Socastee, he always made me laugh. I will pray that God give you the comfort that you need during this sorrowful time.

BONNIE &WILBUR FLOYD

August 9, 2007

MRS. LILA AND FAMILY,
DAVE HAS BEEN A FRIEND FOR ALONG TIME. OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY.

Steven Long and family

August 9, 2007

To my co-worker, David, and his entire family we are sorry to hear about your father passing. We hope you all take comfort knowing that he is at peace now with our God almighty.

Ellen Young

August 9, 2007

Mr. Sawyer was one of the finest men my family had the honor of knowing. He was always so gracious, especially about allowing our then teenage boys to use his boat ramp and dock, just about every day in the summers. When he and Mrs. Sawyer moved from Socastee, we lost a wonderful neighbor and friend. We may have lost the everyday contact but not the memories. God bless you all during this time of sorrow and adjustment without your husband and daddy. Ellen & Freddie Young

Debbie Wolfe

August 9, 2007

Dear Mrs. Lila and Family,

We are praying for you during this time of grief. Mr. Sawyer was a precious man. His wit and sense of humor in every situation will forever be missed. No one will be able to fill his shoes. We love each of you, Mark & Debbie Wolfe

Mike & Karen Hough

August 9, 2007

Tommy & David and family, Mike & I would like to express our heartfelt sympathies to you all. It is very sad to know that eventually we must live our lives without those that have given us some of our most memorable times. However, we can rejoice in the knowledge that their suffering has ended and they are in a better place rejoicing with those loved ones that have gone on before them. Our world is definitely a little dimmer by the loss of Mr. Dave but God's heaven is brightened by his arrival. We pray that God will reach down and touch your hearts to help ease the pain and to begin the healing process. Much love to you all.

Robert & Janie Zellars

August 8, 2007

To The Sawyer Family:
We share your sorrow during the loss of a great man, Mr. Sawyer. We have been neighbors for over 16 years and we could not have asked for better neighbors. We remember when I (Robert) was in the hospital shortly after moving on Glass Hill and Mr. Sawyer took it upon himself to come over and cut our grass. Not just once but until I was able to do it myself. He always had a joke to tell you and he was just a ray of sunlight whenever you met him. My wife, Janie, always would say how he reminded her of her own father with the overalls on and the sun hat. He will truly be missed from the neighborhood and from always being outside doing something. Please know that we certainly have the entire family in our prayers and if we can do anything for you, please do not hesitate to let us know. May God keep you and comfort you duing this difficult time.

Robert, Janie, Brandon & Bradley Zellars

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