CLEBURNE — William David Sawyer, 69, passed away Sept. 26, 2012. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home. Interment: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct 5, 2012 at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorials: ALS Association. David graduated from Itasca High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was past commandant and a member of the Fort Worth Marine Corps League, the Metroplex Marine League and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also enjoyed helping with the annual Marine’ Toys for Tots campaign. Survivors: wife of 44 years, Lynne; son, Brian of Decatur, Alabama; brothers, Michael, Kenneth, James and wife Denise and numerous nephews, nieces and many good friends.
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Lynn,
I was so sad to hear of David’s passing. My prayers are with all of you. Tim and I will be there Thursday.
I love all of you
Lynn,
I was so sad to hear of David’s passing. My prayers are with all of you. Tim and I will be there Thursday.
I love all of you
I grew up with David and his brothers
in Itasca. I would like to express my
condolences to your family. May God
bless you and your family. You are in
our prayers.
Linda
I grew up with David and his brothers
in Itasca. I would like to express my
condolences to your family. May God
bless you and your family. You are in
our prayers.
Linda
From the Navy Hymn (Eternal Father Strong to Save):
O Trinity of love and power!
Our brethren shield in danger’s hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them wheresoe’er they go;
Thus evermore shall rise to thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
With high respect for your love of God, country and Corps!
Semper fi,
Bill Addison
From the Navy Hymn (Eternal Father Strong to Save):
O Trinity of love and power!
Our brethren shield in danger’s hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them wheresoe’er they go;
Thus evermore shall rise to thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
With high respect for your love of God, country and Corps!
Semper fi,
Bill Addison
Our prayers are with David’s family. I grew up with Dave’s brothers and worked with his father. May God be with the family in this time of Grief.
Our prayers are with David’s family. I grew up with Dave’s brothers and worked with his father. May God be with the family in this time of Grief.
I was a classmate of David’s at Itasca High School and the class celebrated 50 years last October. David was with us and I am so glad that we had that time together as a class. Peace to his family. Bill Davis
I was a classmate of David’s at Itasca High School and the class celebrated 50 years last October. David was with us and I am so glad that we had that time together as a class. Peace to his family. Bill Davis
My love and respect for David began when he was in grade school. David was a few grades behind me when we went to Itasca. Even at that early age, I knew of no one as brave and dedicated as David. I loved and respected both David and his father, and they both will be remembered warmly. Lynne and all his family will be in my heart and prayers.
My love and respect for David began when he was in grade school. David was a few grades behind me when we went to Itasca. Even at that early age, I knew of no one as brave and dedicated as David. I loved and respected both David and his father, and they both will be remembered warmly. Lynne and all his family will be in my heart and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers have been for Lynn and the Sawer family since I heard of David illness and shall remain there for quite a while. We all know that David is no longer suffering and he is God. May God grant Lynn peace from her sorrow
My thoughts and prayers have been for Lynn and the Sawer family since I heard of David illness and shall remain there for quite a while. We all know that David is no longer suffering and he is God. May God grant Lynn peace from her sorrow
david was a life long friend,, alway’s a big smile and a warm hello from david ever time i seen him,,,,, david will be missed by many,especially me,, rest in pease david,,, and thank you for your service to the united states, welcome home.
david was a life long friend,, alway’s a big smile and a warm hello from david ever time i seen him,,,,, david will be missed by many,especially me,, rest in pease david,,, and thank you for your service to the united states, welcome home.
Lynne and Brian,
David had to give up his earthly journey way too soon but he handled his illness like a champ. He kept his sense of humor and tried to make each step down easier for those around him. It takes one brave person to be able to do that, especially through such a horrible illness.
Lynne, I admire him for always taking care of you, he always had your back, no matter what.
David helped me many times through the years but I shall never forget him helping me move my mother on those cold days when I didn’t have anyone else to help. That meant so much to mom. She and David share the same birthday, Oct. 9th.
I am so glad he got to live in North Carolina ,and to take Andrew to see that part of the country. He loved David dearly.
My heart breaks every time I think of the emotional and physical suffering he had to endure. I love him and he will always be my brother-in-law.
Lynne, I admire you for taking such good care of him and having him at home. You are a special kind of nurse. I will be here if you need me.
Love you.
Lynne and Brian,
David had to give up his earthly journey way too soon but he handled his illness like a champ. He kept his sense of humor and tried to make each step down easier for those around him. It takes one brave person to be able to do that, especially through such a horrible illness.
Lynne, I admire him for always taking care of you, he always had your back, no matter what.
David helped me many times through the years but I shall never forget him helping me move my mother on those cold days when I didn’t have anyone else to help. That meant so much to mom. She and David share the same birthday, Oct. 9th.
I am so glad he got to live in North Carolina ,and to take Andrew to see that part of the country. He loved David dearly.
My heart breaks every time I think of the emotional and physical suffering he had to endure. I love him and he will always be my brother-in-law.
Lynne, I admire you for taking such good care of him and having him at home. You are a special kind of nurse. I will be here if you need me.
Love you.