Douglas Randall Sawyers

1963 - 2016

Douglas Randall Sawyers obituary, 1963-2016

BORN

1963

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Community Funeral Services

109 Fontaine Drive

Ridgeway, Virginia

Douglas Sawyers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 10, 2016.

Douglas "Randy" Sawyers, 53, of Axton passed away on December 9, 2016. He was born in Martinsville on January 31, 1963 to Douglas Hardeen Sawyers and Nancy Davis Massey.

In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brother, Stacy Lee Sawyers.

In addition to his mother, Randy is survived by his wife, Phyllis Guill Sawyers; daughters, Ashley Huddleston and husband Jeff, Chasity Giffin and husband Damian; stepson, James "J.T." McCracken; stepdaughter Mary Flores; brothers, Jerry Sawyers and wife Lori, Rodney Sawyers and wife Wendy; several nieces and nephews, several grandchildren.

Mr. Sawyers was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from Nationwide Homes. He lived his entire life in the Martinsville Henry County area. He loved fishing, watching football and Nascar races.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Community Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Stanley Haak officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Arrangements are by Community Funeral Services, Ridgeway
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December 11, 2016

Judy Lawson

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you as I know how hard it is to lose a love one. My sincere sympathy for you during this sad time. May God bless you and comfort you all... So sorry.......

December 11, 2016

Carolyn Basham

For Rodney and Jerry:
My sincere sympathy to you. My prayers are certainly with you and your families during this most difficult time. So sorry for your loss. May God's peace be with all of you.

December 10, 2016

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11

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