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Obituary For Leroy Sawyer
Mr. Leroy Sawyer of Stockbridge, Georgia passed on August 17,2022. Funeral Service for Mr. Sawyer will be held August 25, 2022 in our Chapel at 2:00 pm. Viewing Wednesday August 24,2022 from 1pm to 6pm. All participants are required to wear a mask while our Chapel seats 400 which allows for social distancing. Service will be livestream, scroll at the end of his obituary and select Funeral Service link.
Our Beloved Leroy Samuel Sawyer
Leroy Samuel Sawyer born January 26, 1936, in Mt. Airy, North Carolina to the late Samuel and Emma Sawyers. He was one of seventeen children. Leroy transitioned to be with the Lord on August 17, 2022.
As a young man, Leroy acknowledged Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of his life. Leroy was educated in the West Virginia school system, graduating in 1953.
Leroy called a few places home before he and his family settled in Atlanta, Georgia in 2005. It was in Detroit he met the love of his life, Juanita, whom he wed in Holy matrimony on April 19, 1959, in Newark, New Jersey. This beautiful union was blessed with two children—Jeffrey and Cheryl.
Leroy is a veteran of the Unites States Army, honorably serving his country from 1959-1961. He was employed by Ford Motor Company for over 30 years as a forklift operator, retiring in 1986. Always in service to others, Leroy spent the next 20 years feeding his community through volunteer work at St. Ann’s Food in Newark, NJ.
Leroy loved his family and would travel near and far to visit his siblings. He never met a stranger and would help anyone. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed daily walks in his neighborhood. Leroy was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Juanita Sawyer, his son Jeffrey Sawyer Sr., three brothers: Fred Sawyer, Robert Sawyers, and Lindsey Sawyer, four sisters: Estelle Tucker, Catherine Smith, Marilyn Moore, and Josephine Cook. Leroy was loved by so many and leaves to cherish his memories; his children: Cheryl Washington, Andre (Teresa) Mintz and Debora Turner; grandchildren: Jasmin Washington, Jeffrey (Elle) Sawyer Jr., Paris Johnson Jr., Anthony Mintz Sr., Christopher Mintz, Anyanna Mintz, Olivia Mintz and Jocelyn Mintz; four great grandchildren: Cameron Washington, Ashton Johnson, Anthony Mintz Jr., and Andrew Mintz; one sister: Elaine (Percy) Davis; four brothers: William (Amanda) Sawyers, Larry Sawyers, Wayne (Sandra) Sawyers, and Michael (Cheryl) Sawyers; two special nieces: Karma Sawyers and Michelle Hewlett-Liggans and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Cheryl Jasmin Cameron Our prayers will always be with you! 'Grandpa' always made me laugh and always had a big hug for me! Rest peacefully Mr. Sawyer! Lisa and Momma Hall ♥️🙏🏽
Cheryl Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear. Just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family and pray that God will comfort you. ❤️🙏Linda Fulcher
Our sincere condolences are extended to the entire family. May you be comforted in knowing that Leroy rests in the arms of Jesus. Our prayers are with you.🙏🏽 Chester & Diatricia Willis and Family
Cheryl, I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. I still have pictures you sent to me over the years of your Dad, what wonderful memories. Thank you for being a phenomenal daughter! Blessings always, Helena (Jackson) Taylor
With deepest sympathy to you all. I love you all. Uncle Leroy was always a bunch of laughter. we will all miss him.
Love Cheryl Renee Moore- Jessup
To the family circle of our Uncle Leroy Samuel Sawyer I send my sincerest condolences and prayers of healing. May Uncle Leroy be surrounded by the Grace and Mercy of God! Uncle Leroy is part of my and my children's memories which will always bring a smile to our faces. This truth we will always truly fill us with gratitude and pride! Uncle Leory is missed, remembered, respected and loved. You all are in our prayers! Cousins Lori, Mzimeli and Marwane
To the Sawyer family, it was a pleasure to be able to work side by side with you in the care of Mr. Leroy Sawyer, he came into the community as a very funny lovable man, it seems as though I've known him for yrs, he will greatly be missed
Our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family. Leroy was a wonderful friend and the best neighbor anyone could ask for!!! He was always interested in helping others and never failed to keep watch over our home when we were away!!! He was truly the neighborhood "watchman" and we all loved him. We miss him dearly!! Rest In Peace. Earling and Dorothy Rosser Somerled Trail Neighbors
Uncle Leroy you were a father figure in my life Always reminding me of dad. I truly enjoyed the walks around the neighborhood where you showed me how to zig zag up the hill instead of walking in a straight line as well all the long talks we shared. You teaching me how to cook salmon croquettes although they were never as good as yours. I will always cherish the times we spend together. Love you forever and a day❤.Rest peacefully 💛
We share in this time of grief, but also share in the love and memories of my grandpa . Love your grandson. -JeffreyLee
Rest in Heaven. You deserve a nice long rest . You were the oldest in the family and truly loved. I have so many good memories of you! You will be truly missed. Unfortunately, health issues caused me to miss your services. I am truly sorry! I'm sorry for your loss, Cheryl, and Deborah and others! May Leroy Rest In Peace! Love ya brother! Wayne & Family! 2nd condolence note.
Oh, how time passes! It seem like yesterday when you would stop my house in Ohio to visit. Many memories are still there. I'll never forget when you tried to help my softball team out by playing. On your first at bat, you were injured running to first base! ❤️Many memories! Rest In Peace, brother in Heaven!
To Cheryl, Jaz and Cam. We are gonna miss Grandaddy. We loved him dearly. Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time. We will keep you and the family uplifted continuously today and in the days ahead. May God grant you peace and may the beautiful memories of Mr. Leroy continue to warm your hearts forever!!
Love O.J.and Donna.......
I'm really going to miss you Mr. Leroy aka Grandaddy!! I miss your kind and gentle spirit. You were truly really one of a kind!! Rest in Heaven and see you later...
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