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David Sawyer Obituary
Chesapeake - David Franklin Sawyer, 48, passed away on March 12, 2013 in Davie, FL, where he last resided. He was a longtime native of Chesapeake and a graduate of Great Bridge High School. He is the son of Ruby Lee Sawyer and the late Leslie Sawyer Sr. Left to cherish his memory are his four brothers, Robert N. Sawyer of Chesapeake, Ronald L. Sawyer of Norfolk, Leslie Sawyer Jr. of Hendersonville, NC., and Timothy A. Sawyer of Suffolk, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, and friends who will miss him dearly.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Indian Creek Baptist Church, 1221 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake, VA, 23322, where David attended, with Rev and friend Joseph Amory presiding.
Dave was passionate about riding his motorcycle, the Lauderdale Lakes Moose Lodge 2267 and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Along with fellow ""Moose Riders"" and others David was instrumental in raising significant contributions through organized rides for the Foundation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at curethekids.org.
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Mike and Kim Otto
March 24, 2013
We will miss our friend so much. Watch over us . We will never forget you.
The Jennings Family
March 23, 2013
We have many fond memories of our days at the baseball field!! You all are in our thoughts and prayers! Love, The Jennings Family
kay Fuller
March 22, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of David.Our thoughts and prayers are with David's family.
Matthew 5:4
john moses
March 22, 2013
Goodbye my friend. I'm gong to miss you very much.
Brian Miller
March 21, 2013
Rest In Peace, Dave. Keep an eye on the other "wildcats" up there. It was nice catching up with you after all the years. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Sandra Walton
March 21, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Eunice Booker- Jubray
March 21, 2013
To the Sawyer Family,
With deep sympathy, my prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your loved one.
March 20, 2013
Love ya man, look over everyone, and I miss you. David was a good friend, neighbor, team mate, and will be missed! Mike Vigenski
Stacy Edenton
March 20, 2013
My condolences to all of those close to David.
Cindi Swartz
March 20, 2013
I am sooo sorry we have lost him but I know he will shine from above... I will always remember that summer I stayed with you guys and how sweet he was and that beautiful smile he had for everyone... always... may God comfort him and keep him .. always... hugs, me
cathy page faulkner
March 20, 2013
I am so sorry to see this. I had no idea! My sincere sympathy for this terrible loss.
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