Leroy Sawyer
Mr. Leroy Sawyer, 87, of South Fulton passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Magnolia Ridge in Union City.
He was born on Feb. 17, 1939, in Fulton to the late Fred Sawyer and Ruby Alexander Sawyer.
Leroy was a faithful member of Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed a distinguished 54-year career in banking, spending 34 years at the former Fulton Bank before serving an additional 20 years at The Citizens Bank. Throughout his career, he held the positions of Senior Vice President and Branch Manager, earning the respect and admiration of both his coworkers and the many customers he served.
A talented singer, Leroy sang tenor for many years with the Southern Gospel quartet, the Cumberland Aires, sharing his love of music and faith with countless audiences. In his free time, he was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting. Above all, Leroy treasured his family. He especially loved spending time with his grandsons and his great-granddaughter, who brought him tremendous joy.
Known for his warm smile and friendly personality, Leroy never met a stranger. His kindness, generosity and genuine interest in others made him a beloved member of the community and a friend to many. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Sue, with whom he shared 67 wonderful years of marriage until her passing on March 28, 2026.
He is survived by his two daughters, Tracey Mires and Tina (Jeff) Morris, both of South Fulton; three grandsons, Dylan (Victoria) Mires of Paris and Jonathan Morris and Luke Morris, both of South Fulton; one great-granddaughter, Liv Mires of Paris; a sister-in-law, Gail Sawyer of Roswell, Ga.; and a brother-in-law, Steve (Reva) Helmbrecht of Lexington, Ky.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sue Sawyer; a son-in-law, Daniel Mires; and a brother, Charles Sawyer.
Pallbearers will be Dylan Mires, Jonathan Morris, Luke Morris, Jeff Morris, Kenny Melton and Matt Daniels.
Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Sawyer will be held at noon Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church in South Fulton, with burial to follow in the Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1159 Parker Road, South Fulton, TN 38257.
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