Gary and I were co workers and became unlikely late life friends. Gary and Pam showed love and support for me during my moms illness, which meant the world to my family. After I retired, Gary would check on me with text and emails. I’m gonna miss sharing our adventures. His in the woods and mine in the city with noise and lights! I pray for your peaceful rest my friend and your family and friends comfort. You are whole again !

I am writing this for my brother. He is not capable. He loves Gary as if he were his own. He would be devastatedof the sad news . He spent alot of time with Gary good times and bad.  If there is one thing Bubba knows "God is by our side." Rest in peace Gary I will see you soon".

Bubba Railey

So sorry to hear about Gary!  I enjoyed working and playing golf with him through the years! He will truly be missed by all! My thoughts and prayers are with the family!

I was sad to learn of Gary's passing.
I worked at P&W for 38 years and talked to Gary many times over the years.

Prayers  for the family. I have never had a better friend. My brother and nephew worked with him. He always made me feel he was alone when he lost his sister and his mother. It was like he had no purpose
 God needs him more than us. RIP Gary Debra Smith

How often I can remember "Gary Reese" coming from your daddy's mouth as you fought with one of your 4 sisters! We shelled peas together, be built boxcars out of cardboard, we swam in that artic water at Tom's then picked blueberries to freeze and add sugar and milk to. 
Then we grew up, we went separate ways. We got married and had kids. But we always remembered the good times. 
I'm sure you were met by Teresa and your Mama and Daddy. Welcomed home until we meet again. Arrel Drive was never the same.

I worked with Gary for many years at Pratt & Whitney. He was always friendly and a great coworker. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and pray for comfort for Pam and his entire family.

James Reese and Kathleen (Davis) Sawyer

Pam Sawyer

Jarrett R. Sawyer

Teri Remmi

Kathy Mixon

Teresa Miller

Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Columbus

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Gary Reese Sawyer

January 5, 1961 – March 4, 2024

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