Alonza Berry Sawyer Sr.,74, of Merritt was called to rest on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
His service is pending. The interment will follow at the Sawyer Cemetery, Bayboro
He is survived by his son, Alonza Berry Sawyer Jr. (Keisha), Atlanta GA, daughter, Wendy Sawyer, New Bern, NC; brother,Eugene Sawyer (Patrice), Bayboro; sister, Mary Atkinson, Fredericksburg, VA; eight grandchildren.
To the Sawyer Family My Deepest Symathy and Warm Felt Heart goes out to all of You...Anything that I can do I am right here for your Family..Wendy and Buddy Sawyer i Love all of yall...i am Praying for now and Days Ahead ..Asking God to gives all of you Strength and Comfort. During days ahead and on this Journey.. Lord I am Praying For Comfort and Strength.in Jesus Name Amen 🙏✝️ 🙏
Prayers For The Sawyer Family.
To the family, my family...I offer my sincere condolences to you. Such a gentle man with a welcoming smile Everytime I saw him which was often at the post office in Bayboro. May God strengthen you in this time...
Wendy and family, please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Our families became intertwined in several ways over the years. I was blessed to work with Gail and get to know Alonzo through her. Wendy and my daughter Jenny Schofell were great after school library friends. Please know we cherish the memories and pray that God strength and mercy will guide you through these tough days. ♥️
"The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18 God is a comforter. May his peace abide with you. May his love sustain you. May his presence surround you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The Class of 1975 sending condolences to our dear classmate Eugene Sawyer's family on the loss of his brother Alonzo. Praying for comfort and guidance.🙏🏾
I am saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend and neighbor, Alonza Sawyer. He always had a smile and a raised hand in greeting when he was out for his walks on Trent Road and Straight Road. He was a man you could depend on and even brought me a package from Mary Mattocks' house that had been delivered there by mistake. I'll never forget him telling me I saved her life that day. He was a precious soul and brother in Christ. I will miss our brief encounters when we were both out and about in the neighborhood. Dear family and friends, you can be assured he has heard those words, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant!" (Matthew 25:21)
Sending condolences to the family of Alonza Sawyer Sr. At times like this it is hard to find the words that you want to say to you. Please know that your dad, granddad and sibling loved you dearly. Rom. 8:28 says, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are falled according to his purpose." You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Jr. & Karen
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. I do know that the Lord will see you threw this hard time. Your Dad loved his children and grandchildren. Take peace in knowing that.
I am deeply sorry for your family's loss of their father, grandfather, uncle... I always enjoyed Mr. Sawyer's visits to the SW Veterinary Clinic where he brought the family cats. He dearly loved and bragged about his children, both of whom were part of the SWHS family along with me. And he thoroughly enjoyed his very BIG cats that he said would run through the house at night like they were running a mad race. Also, I was always grateful for the work he did on my car. Please find comfort in this promise at Job 14:14,15: "If a man dies, can he live again? ... You (God) will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands." Our Heavenly Father misses his friends who have died, and yearns to see them again. He promises to resurrect them very soon now, allowing them to stand again in life. That promise brings me much comfort in my times of loss. I hope it's helpful to you as well.
My condolences to the family. Praying for you all during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of my Brother-in-Law
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