Tom Sawyer Obituary
The passing of Tom Sawyer of Swannanoa, North Carolina occurred on July 24, 2026. Tom, born on October 1, 1931, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Tom Sawyer to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William "Willie" Sawyer and Margaret Joyner Sawyer; his wife Barbara Sawyer; his son Steve Sawyer; and his siblings, William "Bill" Sawyer, Jr., George Sawyer, Bruce Sawyer, Ruth Sawyer Conklin and Faye Sawyer Britt.
He is survived by: his children, Scott Sawyer and Suzanne Sawyer Fitzgerald; his daughter-in-law Rene Sawyer; his grandchildren, Jon Fitzgerald, Jr., Bailey Fitzgerald, Taylor Fitzgerald, Jackson Sawyer, Scarlett Sawyer, Jordan Sawyer and Danielle Sawyer; and his great grandchild Alaia Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Legion Post 70 at 103 Reddick Road, Asheville, NC 28805.
