George Thomas Sawrey

George Thomas Sawrey obituary, Nashville, NC

George Thomas Sawrey

George Sawrey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations on Jul. 26, 2025.

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George Thomas Sawrey, Jr. passed away Friday July 25,2025 at the age of 64. He was born May 9, 1961, to the late George T. Sawrey Sr. and Dorothy Sawrey Vick.
George is survived by his daughters, Tonya Hadnott (Brad), Ashley Jones (Jason), and Amanda Stalls (Matt); his son, Thomas Sawrey; his sister, Denise Reason (Marvin); and his long-time girlfriend, Holly Crocker. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two nephews.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the many doctors and nurses at Duke University Hospital and Duke Hospice Care at Hock Family Pavilion for their care and compassion toward George and his family.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

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