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Michael B Sawyer

Passed 07/06/2026

Obituary For Michael B Sawyer

Sawyer, Mr. Michael, a resident of Montgomery, AL, departed this life on Monday, July 6, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00AM from The Sanctuary of House of Refuge New Testament Holiness Church, Bishop Kenneth Rudolph, officiating with a burial following in Mt Pleasant Churchyard Cemetery.

Minister Sawyer will lie repose on Friday, July 17, 2026 from 1-8PM at Phillips- Riley Chapel, and at the church on Saturday one hour prior to services.

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Dennis Elder sent Stately Croton for Michael B Sawyer - July 09, 2026

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He was my neighbor in Southlawn in Montgomery Alabama and I know his Grandson from Southlawn Elementary school. I always see him cutting yard and relaxing on his front porch. I miss him and to the Sawyer Family stay encouraged as we move forward in Christ.

Jalen

Prayers of comfort and strength to your family during this difficult season πŸ™. Michael we love you, your sister Caroline...

Caroline Howard

To the Sawyer family I'm so sorry to hear of the demise of your beloved husband and father. My condolences and prayers are with you all during this time. Your cousin Pedro Lewis

Pedro Lewis

The Holt Family is sorry to hear of Minister Mike Sawyer's passing. We pray that during this time that God will strengthen the entire family. Words cannot express how many lives that Minister Mike touched not only within the four walls of the church , but on the basketball court as well. I'm thankful to have had the opportunities to be around him inside of the Lord's House, and on the basketball court as well. To the family " keep looking to hills from whence cometh thy help." The Holt family pray that God comforts every heavy heart and His Holy Ghost rest upon each and everyone of you.

The Holt Family

Miss you cuz 😒

Beaula Stoudemire and family

Miss you sorry to hear that you had gone to be with the lord πŸ™

Beaula Stoudemire and family

Our Deepest Condolences

Bishop Sparks and Mother Sparks, along with the Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church family of Fosters, Alabama, extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Elder Michael Sawyer and the entire House of Refuge New Testament Holiness Church family.

We pray that God will surround you with His peace, comfort, strength, and unfailing love during this time of bereavement. May the cherished memories of Elder Sawyer's life, faith, and service continue to inspire all who knew him.

Our prayers are with you, trusting the Lord to sustain you with His grace and to comfort every heart.

"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." β€” Matthew 5:4

With sincere prayers,

Bishop & Mother Sparks Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church Fosters, Alabama

Sparks

We humbly share in the transitional of Minister Michael Sawyer- just remember God is too Just to make a mistake and too Holy to do wrong He has given all of us a time frame and we cherish the time we were able to fellowship with him and like comfort you with this word- he will be greatly miss- we are praying for your comfort and strength

Pastors Dan & Barbara Johnson, Columbus Ohio

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family of Elder Mike Sawyer. He really loved God and God's people. His service to the kingdom was the preached Word and his guitar playing. A powerful combination. He will be greatly missed as he transition from labor to reward. RIH Elder Mike. (Elder Kenny, The Rudolph Family/House of Refuge Church Family)

The Rudolph Family/House of Refuge

My deepest condolences to your entire family with love. Michael, you will definitely be missed and love you tremendously.... Sleep In Paradise Brother! πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ™πŸΎπŸ’™πŸ’™

REGINA HOLMES

TO SAWYER FAMILY, OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO YOU & YOU'RE FAMILY, FOR YOU'RE GREAT LOSS MAY THE GOD OF PEACE FOREVER GIVE YOU ALL THAT STRENGTH LIKE NO OTHER STRENGTH TO ENDURE DOING THIS DIFFICULT TIME OF SORROW, OUR SINCERE PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOU'RE FAMILY, REST WELL, MINSTER SAWYER,,

Johnny Tolliver

To the Family,

Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of Michael.

May you find comfort in the precious memories you shared, strength in the love of family and friends, and peace in knowing that he will always be remembered with love. Although words cannot take away the pain of your loss, me and Ced hope they remind you that you are surrounded by people who care deeply for you.

May God wrap His loving arms around you, grant you comfort for today, courage for tomorrow, and hope for the days ahead.

With heartfelt sympathy and prayers,

Cedric & J. Tara Robinson

Cedric & J. Tara Robinson

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