COLUMBIA Even though he fought to the end, it is with deep remorse and great sadness that the family of William Franklin “Buzz” Sawyer III has to inform you that he took his last breath and went to be with our Lord and Savior very peacefully at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was surrounded by his wife, Dana; son, Tom; and lifelong friend, Richard Abney.
Buzz had many heart issues since the mid 1990’s and slowly started to decline with different health issues due to being heavily exposed to Agent Orange while serving for the U.S. Army as a Tunnel Rat in Vietnam in the late 1960’s. Due to Neuropathy, which was created by Agent Orange, he eventually had to give up his two passions that he dearly loved…..dancing and playing golf. His chosen career was always in sales and that boy knew how to sell!!!
On June 10, 1989, he married his “Bride” and they were married for 32 plus years.
He was predeceased by his mother, Christine Evers Buckwell and stepfather, Joe Buckwell of Salisbury, N.C., along with his father, William Franklin Sawyer, Jr. and stepmother, Dorothy Reid Sawyer of Spartanburg, S.C. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dana of Columbia, S.C. / North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; his son, Tom, daughter in-law, Brandi and grandson, Will of Greenville, S.C. who he was so proud of!!! Buzz also had extended family members, as well as many friends that he loved so much.
A Celebration of Life in Buzz’s honor will be determined at a later date due to this Pandemic. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family.
If you would like to make a donation in Buzz’s honor, we have chosen the following: American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692, Columbia VA Healthcare System, (Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn), Attn: Volunteering Service 135, 6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209 or Hall of Fame Foundation, PO Box 4070, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597. Remember to put “For Buzz Sawyer” on your check so that you will receive a thank you acknowledgement for your taxes.
With our eternal gratitude for your love and concern for our BUZZ…
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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