Thomas Sawyer

Thomas Edward Sawyer, Sr., 77, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Memorial services will be held in late spring in Wanakena, NY. Born December 25, 1939, in St. Lawrence County, NY, Mr. Sawyer was the son of the late William and Marion Sawyer. He was an avid hunter and had served in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Sawyer; and brothers, Roger and Gordon Sawyer. Survivors include his daughters, Kelly Sawyer Jones and husband, Terry, of Spring, TX, Kimberly Sawyer Mays and husband, Timothy, of Webster, NY; son, Thomas Edward Sawyer, Jr. of Asheboro; sister, Arlene Sullivan of Monroe; brother, William "Peanut" Sawyer and wife, Glenda of Virginia; grandchildren, Kristin Jones Shell, Bailee Nicole Almekinder, Bristal LeeAnn Almekinder, Stephen Thomas Jones, Michael Wade Jones, Matthew Scott Jones; great-grandchildren, Tyler McKinley Shell, Austin Newman Shell, Bryan Wade Shell, Cullen James Almekinder, Hunter Liam Jones, and Skylar Lynn Jones; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, MAA Memorials, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060.