Dennis Robert Sawyer, 78, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Lee Scott Sawyer; parents, John Alfred and Evelyn Skyles Sawyer; and son-in-law, Kemp Edwards.

He is survived by three daughters, Terri Edwards, Gail Sawyer, and Lori Joyner (Allen); four grandchildren, (Elizabeth); one great-child; brother, John A. Sawyer, Jr. (Jackie); sisters, Millicent Owen (Dickie), Mary Evelyn Hopkins (Norman), and numerous nieces and nephews.

No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sudan Shriners Childrens Hospital Fund, 403 East Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560.