AVON–RobertJames Sawyer, 62, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at the Outer BanksHospital, Nags Head. Mr. Sawyer, a native of Avon, was born in Norfolk,Va., and was a deck hand with the NCDOT, Ferry Division. He was aVietnam veteran, having served in the U.S. Coast Guard, and was amember of St. Johns United Methodist Church. He was the son of ElsieScarborough Sawyer of Avon and the late James Edward Sawyer.
Besideshis mother, Mr. Sawyer is survived by an aunt, Emiretta Duncan ofElizabeth City; two uncles, Steve Sawyer of Shiloh and ClaytonBrothers, Jr. of Avon; and many cousins and extended family friends.
Funeralservices will be at St. Johns United Methodist Church, Avon, onWednesday, Aug.20, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Roger Dill officiating. Burialwill be in the Scarborough Family Cemetery in Avon. The family willreceive friends at the church on Tuesday evening from 7 until 8:30 p.m.
Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.
