Thomas Franklin Sawyer III

Thomas Franklin Sawyer III obituary, Hallsville, TX

Thomas Franklin Sawyer III

Thomas Sawyer Obituary

Visit the Rader Funeral Home of Longview website to view the full obituary.
Thomas Franklin Sawyer III, 53, of Hallsville, passed away on February 26, 2026. He was born on December 26, 1972, in Houston, Texas to parents Thomas Franklin Sawyer, Jr and Deborah Maddox Sawyer. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Franklin Sawyer, Jr. He is survived by his mother Deborah Sawyer, and sister Lisa Sawyer. A private family cremation is under the direction of Rader Funeral Home.

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

Rader Funeral Home of Longview

1617 Judson Road, Longview, TX 75601

Make a Donation
in Thomas Sawyer's name

How to support Thomas's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Thomas Sawyer's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more