Dennis Alfred Sawyer was born June 22, 1950, in Drew County, to the late Garland and Audrey Sawyer. He departed his earthly body to be with the Lord, March 9, 2023, after months of battling cancer.
He was a member of Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church, a devoted husband, father, and Papa. Dennis left a legacy in the welding industry. He traveled the world and had the opportunity to meet many strangers who are now considered his family away from home. He took opportunities to speak about his heavenly father often. Dennis loved hunting, fishing, working in his shop, and spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include wife of 47 years, Carol Sawyer; one son, Daniel Sawyer, (Terri); two daughters, Denise Morgan (Brad), and Nichole Sawyer; six grandchildren, Layne Sawyer, Gracie Morgan, Kaleb Hewitt, Ava and Kyra Hargis, and Stevie Christoph; two sisters, Annette Pennington and Lynette Streeter; one niece, Stephanie Kibideaux (Steven); four nephews, Stephen Pennington, Kevin Streeter, Tony Streeter, and Timothy Streeter; one great niece, Sidney Sizemore; one great nephew, Seth Sizemore; one sister-in-law, Beth Langdon (Doug); and mother-in-law, Mignon Causey.
A Celebration of Life was held Monday, March 13, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Sawyer Farm, 2512 Hwy 35 West, Monticello.
Memorials may be made to Rose Hill Freewill Baptist Church, 2130 Hwy 35 W., Monticello, 71655, and the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Please sign Dennis' guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com
