Richard Shearer Sawyer's obituary , Passed away on November 15, 2024 in Andersonville, Tennessee

Richard Shearer Sawyer

November 28, 1945 - November 15, 2024 (78 years old)

Andersonville, Tennessee

Richard Shearer Sawyer's obituary , Passed away on November 15, 2024 in Andersonville, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Griffey Funeral Chapel

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Richard Shearer Sawyer

November 28, 1945 - November 15, 2024 (78 years old)

Andersonville, Tennessee

Richard Shearer Sawyer Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Shearer Sawyer of Andersonville, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 78, on November 15, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Shearer Sawyer to show support.

Though Richard Shearer may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Richard Shearer touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Lois Shearer and William Sawyer (Bill); his wife Jane Breeding Sawyer; and his daughters, Sharon Wise (Russ) and Christa Edwards (Kevin).

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24th 2024 from 12:45 PM to 2:00 PM at the Fountain City United Methodist Church (212 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918). A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 24th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fountain City Sportsmen's Club, please note for Sawyer Memorial Project on check or Venmo detail.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Griffey Funeral Chapel



Sun

Nov 24

Visitation

12:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Fountain City United Methodist Church
212 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

Sun

Nov 24

Celebration of life

2:00 PM

Fountain City United Methodist Church
212 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

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