By Jim Meridith
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    • Service

      Graveside Service

      Tuesday July 14, 2020

      10:00 a.m. CDT

      Samaria Baptist Church Cemetery Albion, IL

    • Full Obituary

      Darrell Sawyer age 93 of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on July 10,2020 at Rest Haven Manor in Albion, IL.

      He was born on February 1, 1927 to Rolla and Ruth (Bailey) Sawyer in Wayne County, IL. He married Edith Garris on February 13, 1945 in Ellery, IL.

      Darrell was a veteran of World War II and worked in construction as a Supervisor and enjoyed farming. He was a lifelong member of the Samaria Baptist Church where he served as deacon and taught Sunday School. He enjoyed hunting and fishing

      He is survived by one daughter, Debbie (Donnie) Perkins; two sons; Steve ( Norma) Sawyer, Randy (Marcy) Sawyer; 10 grandchildren: Lacey (Scott) Meserole, Justin (April) Perkins, Greg (Emily) Perkins, Neely Sawyer, Caleb (Kirsten) Sawyer, Tina Sawyer Goen, Brandi (John) Julian, Stephen (Katie) Sawyer, Whitney McKim, Di Elle (Billy) Rogers; 20 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; one brother, Alan (NormaLea) Sawyer.

      Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and grandson Dallas Reid.

      A graveside service will be held on Tuesday July 14, 2020 at 10 a.m at Samaria Baptist Church Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted at the graveside.

      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Samaria Baptist Church. Envelopes will be available at the service.

       

      Online condolences and fond  memories  may be left for the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

      Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

       

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    10 Condolences
     
    1. Debra Mason / July 10, 2020 at 2:50 pm

      Our sympathies to the family during this difficult time. Darrell was a joy to have around. He was a devoted husband and father. It was our pleasure to help him through this part of his life here on this earth. All of us here at Rest Haven will miss him so.

    2. Danny Lankford / July 10, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      Condolences to the family of Darrell, a good, respected neighbor. I know Dad always spoke highly of Darrell and Edith as “fenceline neighbors” and in later years, turkey hunting buds. I remember Dad’s last hunt was spent “talking” to each other while they each thought they were calling a trophy bird in.
      Steve, Randy, and Debbie each inherited his big heart and friendly spirit. God Bless his family as they mourn.

    3. Judith Baughman Saxe / July 10, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      My sympathy to all, Always enjoyed visiting with Darrell when we would be

      at the Burger Bar
      ,

    4. Curtis Ingram / July 10, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      Sorry to hear of Darrel’s passing.Such a fine man.
      You have our sympathy
      Curtis & Dolores Ingram

    5. Myrna Mason / July 10, 2020 at 4:44 pm

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      Steve, Randy, Debbie –my sympathy to the whole Sawyer family. I grew up “just across the field” from Darrell and Edith and they were great neighbors. Darrell was a very kind man and would have helped you any way he could. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

    6. Karen L. Smith / July 10, 2020 at 5:30 pm

      Condolences to all the family !! Darrell was a fine man, always very pleasant to talk to. Hopefully your memories of him will ease your sorrow. Our thoughts are with you during this time.

    7. Eleanor Mason / July 10, 2020 at 8:45 pm

      So sorry to hear of Darrels passing. I always enjoyed our visits when he was in Mt Carmel and here in Albion. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

    8. Sherry and Carson Rutger / July 10, 2020 at 9:12 pm

      Our deepest sympathy to the family 🙏🙏. Carson and Sherry Rutger.

    9. Linda Lou Thomason / July 11, 2020 at 7:14 am

      Steve, Randy, Debbie, I was saddened to hear of Uncle Darrell’s passing, he and Aunt Edie were two of God’s finest, I know Aunt Edie was giggling when she saw him coming to join her! I always enjoyed spending time with them, they were a treat to be around:) Love youns, Linda Lou

    10. Carl & Melany Sawyer / July 11, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      Steve, Randy and Debbie; We always had the greatest admiration for Uncle Darrell. He was such a kind man of faith who led an exemplary life. You should be very proud of the man he was and the legacy he has left. Our deepest sympathy, Carl & Melany Sawyer & family ❤️

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