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Ray William “Bill” Sawyers

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Birth	:	11 Oct 1939 Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	18 Mar 2014 Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Blackwater United Methodist Church Cemetery, Black Water, Surry County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.3976220, -80.6236920
Description	:	Mr. Ray William "Bill" Sawyers, 74 of Mt. Airy passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was born in Surry County on October 11, 1939 to the late Fred William and Mandy Ellen Tolbert Sawyers. Mr. Sawyers ran a heating and air conditioning company as long as his health permitted. He enjoyed life and spending time with his friends and family. Mr. Sawyers is survived by his devoted wife, Alice Faye Wright Sawyers; two grandchildren, Candice Sawyers Johnson and husband, Brian, and Gregory Adam Sawyers; two great-grandchildren, Bryce Landen Johnson and Breana... Read More	Mr. Ray William "Bill" Sawyers, 74 of Mt. Airy passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was born in Surry County on October 11, 1939 to the late Fred William and Mandy Ellen Tolbert Sawyers. Mr. Sawyers ran a heating and air conditioning company as long as his health permitted. He enjoyed life and spending time with his friends and family. Mr. Sawyers is survived by his devoted wife, Alice Faye Wright Sawyers; two grandchildren, Candice Sawyers Johnson and husband, Brian, and Gregory Adam Sawyers; two great-grandchildren, Bryce Landen Johnson and Breana Nicole Sawyers; a special daughter-in-law, Sandra Corns Nixon and husband, Randall; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Louise Kauffman and husband, Bill, Mary Ruth Puckett and Lela Jones; a brother and sister-in-law, Larry Sawyers and wife, Kim; many special nieces and nephews; one extraordinary nephew, Brandon Snow; a special cousin, Dallas Corder, and a special family member, Carlton Jessup. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sawyers was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Ray Sawyers and two brothers, Tommy Sawyers and Ed Atkins. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy with Rev. Billy Watson officiating. Burial will follow at Blackwater United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Blackwater United Methodist Church, Cemetery Fund, c/o Tony Marion, 3452 Ararat Rd., Ararat, NC 27007. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

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Where is Ray William “Bill” Sawyers's memorial?
Ray William “Bill” Sawyers's memorial is located at: Blackwater United Methodist Church Cemetery, Black Water, Surry County, USA.
When did Ray William “Bill” Sawyers death?
Ray William “Bill” Sawyers death on 18 Mar 2014 in Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 36.3976220
Longitude: -80.6236920

Family Members:

Parent

Fred William Sawyers

(1911 - 1985)

Mandy Ellen Tolbert Atkins Sawyers

(1912 - 2008)

Siblings

James Odell “Tom” Sawyers

(1942 - 1960)

Lela Mae Atkins Jones

(1927 - 2016)

Edward Cleveland Atkins

(1929 - 1983)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Blackwater United Methodist Church Cemetery
Black Water, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3976220, -80.6236920

2. The Community Church Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3986860, -80.6312360

3. Community Church Cemetery
Black Water, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3986300, -80.6312750

4. Blackwater Community Church Cemetery
Black Water, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4019720, -80.6393330

5. Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Black Water, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3821983, -80.6282425

6. Venable Family Cemetery
Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4045315, -80.6444179

7. Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Black Water, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3756104, -80.6174698

8. Lewis Jones Key Family Cemetery
Dobson, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3762400, -80.6342900

9. New Beginning Baptist Church Cemetery
Black Water, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3739930, -80.6229330

10. Bowman Family Cemetery
Ararat, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3734436, -80.6265259

11. Buelin Cemetery
Ararat, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3735220, -80.6144520

12. Johnson Family Cemetery
Ararat, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4050833, -80.5928333

13. Little Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery
Ararat, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4213066, -80.6090012

14. Bryant-Simpson Cemetery
Eldora Township, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3991900, -80.5871100

15. Wall Cemetery
Ararat, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3670560, -80.6150560

16. Charles Beck Family Cemetery
Ararat, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4147800, -80.5909700

17. Portis Family Cemetery
Ararat, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3742500, -80.5957220

18. Turkey Ford Baptist Church Cemetery
Turkey Ford, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3866360, -80.6636720

19. Marion Family Cemetery
Dobson, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4101530, -80.6633480

20. Hutchens-Venable Family Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4309170, -80.6131390

21. Harrell-Lewis Family Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4148120, -80.6607750

22. Lawson and Sawyers Family Cemetery
Ararat, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4144700, -80.5837500

23. Key Cemetery
Ararat, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3795770, -80.5825170

24. Harbour Family Cemetery
Dobson, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3602530, -80.6352700