Robert Sawyers, Jr.
April 16, 2022
Robert John Sawyers, Jr, passed Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Jacksonville, FL. Born September 30, 1954 at Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, AK, he was firstborn of Lillian Ruth Justh and Robert J. Sawyers, who predecease him. He grew up in Merrick, NY, graduating from Sanford Calhoun High School. He accepted a Navy ROTC scholarship to The Ohio State University where he majored in Business Administration. Upon graduation, he received his commission as an Ensign and attended the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, GA. He served for ten years aboard frigates and in Charleston, SC; Gulfport, MS; and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. After discharge, he pursued his MBA at the University of Dayton and had a career in logistics.
He is survived by his children: Meredith Schrein (Tiff Dyer), Alexander Sawyers (fiance Timothy Whaley), and Sean Sawyers, grandson, Reid Schrein, all of central Ohio; sister, Terry Ann Sawyers of Daytona Beach, FL; brother Gary (Regina), niece Grace, nephew, Gary Sawyers, Jr., of Princeton Junction, NJ; and numerous cousins and friends. Crevasse’s Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Sawyers family.
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I remember when we drive to SC to visit you, Maureen and the kids. I will miss my Uncle Bob. Sending love 💗 and prayers from me and Mom. Rest In Peace
You will be missed by all who knew and love you. You will always have a special place in my heart! Rest In Peace Bob!
Fair winds and following seas, Bob.
I will see you again my friend. Dance on those streets of gold sir. Tell Jesus hey for me and to come on back already. =)
Rest in eternal peace, Bob. We know you are surrounded by God’s love.
To the Sawyer family… I enjoyed many vacations with my extended family. Visits to the lake in Kissimmee, train visits to Merrick. The memories are as vivid as the day they occurred. Visits to Columbus over the years were all very special. I am wishing peace to the family and hoping your family memories will remain strong. Bobby will always hold a special place in my heart. Love cousin Roy.
I will always remember the good times spent together in Florida ever easter.
Rest in Peace….Bobby !
Thank you all from my children and me for your kind thoughts at this time.
Your laugh was unmistakable and your friendship unshakable. Rest in peace.