In Memory Of
James Frederick Sawyer
1949
2016
James Frederick Sawyer
February 12, 1949 — November 20, 2016
James Frederick "Jim" Sawyer, 67, of Hoyt, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016.
He was born February 12, 1949, in Holton, KS, the son of Elmer and Ellen (Guffy) Sawyer. James was a 1967 graduate of Soldier High School and a veteran of the US Army. He was employed with Cargill for over 40 years, until his retirement. Jim married Sandra Long on April 26, 1968, in Topeka, KS.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years; two sons, Shannon and Travis both of Holton; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Junior Sawyer and Henry Sawyer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Wilbur; and sister, Agnes (Sawyer) Tannahill.
Jim was cremated at his request. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Soldier Cemetery, Highway 62, Soldier, KS.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
To leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born February 12, 1949, in Holton, KS, the son of Elmer and Ellen (Guffy) Sawyer. James was a 1967 graduate of Soldier High School and a veteran of the US Army. He was employed with Cargill for over 40 years, until his retirement. Jim married Sandra Long on April 26, 1968, in Topeka, KS.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years; two sons, Shannon and Travis both of Holton; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Junior Sawyer and Henry Sawyer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Wilbur; and sister, Agnes (Sawyer) Tannahill.
Jim was cremated at his request. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Soldier Cemetery, Highway 62, Soldier, KS.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
To leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
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