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Robert "Bob" Sawyer
1936 - 2025
BORN
1936
DIED
2025
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Robert Sawyer Obituary
December 22, 1936 - August 17, 2025
Robert R. "Bob" Sawyer, age 88, of Greenville, North Carolina, passed away on August 17, 2025. Born to the late Lawrence Emmett Sawyer and Frances Fulk Sawyer, Bob lived a full life marked by dedication to family, community, and countless friendships.
A memorial service celebrating Bob's life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Grimsley High School, in the Robert R. Sawyer Gymnasium. Family and friends are invited to gather the evening prior for visitation on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 5 to 7:00 p.m. at Forbis and Dick – Guilford Chapel, 5926 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27410.
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Larry W Wells
5 hours ago
Good man.
From Page grad who practiced track at Grimsley.
God bless.
Rick Kinard
Yesterday
Coach Sawyer was one of my few idols and mentors. He taught me the discipline and dedication to continued improvement in life as well as swimming. At 72, I still swim 3-4 days a week and do open water swims. My one regret is not
swimming my senior year in high school. Now I know it was burn out. There was no concept of that in 1971. He made such an impact on so many young athelets. I am so glad I got to see him 2 years ago at his reunion. My condolences go out to his family and all indivduals influenced by him
Robert Willett
Yesterday
One of the finest men I ever met. He never stopped serving the Whirlie community. If God has a swimming team he now has a great swimmer.
Grundy McCall
Yesterday
Dear Sawyer family,
Coach Sawyer was true gentleman and true example of a humble leader. He did whatever it took to get things done in a quiet manner who led the way with hard work. My dad had the privilege of working with Coach Sawyer at Grimsley and very much valued their relationship. Grimsley was very blessed to have him at the forefront for so many years and setting the tone for their wonderful athletic reputation . People like Coach Sawyer are hard to find and we truly lost an icon.
Grundy McCall
Dr. Ted Burnett
Yesterday
I was on Coach's first state swimming championship team at Grimsley and swam AAU with him for several years. Coach Sawyer truly embodied what the title " Coach " means. His influence in my life was invaluable as it was for so many of his athletes!
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