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Albert Sawyer Obituary
Albert David Sawyer, better known as AD, 73, died June 21, 2010 at Rex Healthcare Center in Raleigh.
He was born on May 28, 1937, to the late Christopher and Ruby Sawyer, in Maysville, NC. He was President of the 1956 senior class and graduated from New Bern High School after which he attended Chowan College. He served proudly in the United States Army. His career started at First Citizens Bank and later included being the President of the United Way of North Carolina. He retired in 1996.
He had served as the Senior Warden of The Church of the Good Shepherd in Raleigh. His greatest enjoyment and fulfillment was working at the Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen. He met and became very good friends with people from all walks of life and thoroughly enjoyed talking to them.
He is survived by three sisters and one brother: Erma Zaytoun (Louie) of Dayton, Ohio, Dorothy Moore (Hilton) of Oxford, NC, Theresa Hill (John) of Newport, NC, and Chris Sawyer of New Bern, NC. He is also survived by his first priority, Moses, his blind dog, that he rescued from Hurricane Floyd. Moses went everywhere with AD including every church service at the Good Shepherd Church, out-of-town funerals, over-night visits, and grocery shopping .
He was preceded in death by three brothers: Oneal, Lawrence, and Frank Sawyer; one sister, Emily Lorraine Sawyer; and one nephew, Gregg Sawyer.
A Burial Office and Holy Eucharist will be celebrated in his memory on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at 2:00 pm at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 125 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC. Family will receive guests in the Shepherd's Hall following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen, 121 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 or to The State Animal Response Team (S.A.R.T.), PO Box 33038, Raleigh, NC 27636-5212.
AD will be sorely missed by his family and friends and especially by all the canines in the Bellevue Community because, when he walked Moses four times a day, he also gave treats to all of his animal friends.
Condolences to the family at www.BrownWynne.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Sawyer
July 1, 2010
John Riley and I were so sad to hear about A.D. He was such a good friend growing up with J.R. in New Bern and the best man in our wedding in l960. He was a wonderful person. We will miss him very much. John Riley and Sallie Ross
Ken KORGES
June 30, 2010
FROM DALLAS, TEXAS, My name is Ken Korges and I was born and raised in Texas. I visited a friend of mine in Raleigh several times over the years. And for that matter, visited and worked a couple of times at the Soup Kitchen. I think I recall meeting A. D. I met so many at the Soup Kitche who were volunteering. God bless them all. ~ ~ ~ "Lord, in Heaven, I barely met A.D. muchless knew him. But from what I have barely remember, he was a very, very fine man and a Servant of yours, Father. God, bless him now. Bless his family and loved ones. Lord, bless his dog Moses. Who now will miss him more than any one. More than any one. God, bless his family and loved ones and help them in their sorry of missing A. D. God they are hurting. They are hurting. Thank you, Father for A. D. coming into this world. Thank you for what he did in this world. God bless him now. Bless his family and loved ones, Father. God, thank you that A.D. came to this World. Thank and bless his family and loved ones now. Thank you dear God for A. D. thank you for Moses. Amen."
Ken Korges
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Dallas, Texas 972-897-7013 cell
Joanne Banks
June 30, 2010
My husband and I were sorry to read about A.D.'s passing.I didn't know him well, but my husband, (Morris (Pokey) Banks, grew up with him & he was an usher at our wedding in Boston, Mass. 46 years ago. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Maureen Duffy
June 29, 2010
I thought the world of AD. My husband and I were lucky enough to live in his neighborhood for a short while and were always happy to see him and chat while he was out on one of his daily walks with Moses. He was a wonderful and kind person and a true gentleman. I am so sorry we have lost him. He will be missed and thought of fondly and often.
Mark Waters
June 29, 2010
I knew Mr. Sawyer for only a few months, helping him manage his pain. He always greeted me at the door along with Moses and was just as concerned about what was going on in my life as his own life. I looked forward to my visits with him. He warmed my heart and I felt that I always got more out of our visits than he did. I was very saddened to hear about his passing and I will miss his warm generous heart.
Susan Cook
June 28, 2010
I didn't know Mr. Sawyer, but after reading about him and his dog Moses I wanted to express to your family my condolences for your loss. It is obvious by the devotion and love that he gave his dog and other community dogs that he was a very kind and loving man. My thoughts are with you.
Susan Powell Cook (formerly from New Bern)
O.P. Howell
June 27, 2010
So sorry to read about A.D. I have lost contact with your familly and please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers especially during this difficult time.
Omega Howell (formerly from New Bern)
Ellen Lane
June 27, 2010
June 27, 2010
I have known Mr. Sawyer for many years, helping him manage his diabetes. He always was smiling and upbeat no matter what. He always asked about my kids and pets. He was truly a good friend besides being my patient. He will be missed and I am saddened by his passing.
June 27, 2010
So sorry to hear about A.D.
Just wanted you all to know you are in our prayers.
Jean and Syd Halstead
June 27, 2010
I didn't know A.D. very well but do know his family. I have brothers and a sister of my own and can't imagine losing one of them. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers.
Linda Bayliss Boucher
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