Reggie Sawyer

SAWYER, REGINALD "REGGIE"Age 82, a resident of Albuquerque since June, 1979, died Tuesday, February 5, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Katherine M. Sawyer of Albuquerque, NM; children, Clay Sawyer of Huntington Beach, CA, Kristal Sawyer of Columbus, OH, Scott Sawyer and wife, Faith of Hammond, LA, Shawn Sawyer and wife, Rebecca of Albuquerque, and Brandon Sawyer of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Tyler Blanchard of Shreveport, LA, Lacee Sawyer and Trista Sawyer, both of Hammond, LA, and Mikalah Sawyer of Albuquerque. Reggie was preceded in death by his mother, Hallie Sawyer, twin brother, Randy Sawyer and his beloved Aunt Grace Hofer. He was born in Claxton, GA and after high school entered the United States Air Force where he served honorably for 28 years until his retirement in 1979. During his time in the Air Force, Reginald Sawyers outstanding professional skill, knowledge and leadership aided immeasurably in identifying and resolving a multitude of complex, technical and managerial problems. He was the owner of The Hanging Tree Gallery in Old Town since 1986. Reggie was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Friends may visit FRENCH - University, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, February 10, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday February 11, 2013, 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 4th St NW, Albuquerque. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Clay Sawyer, Kristal Sawyer, Scott Sawyer, Shawn Sawyer, Brandon Sawyer, Tyler Blanchard and Marty Sawyer. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Old Town Merchants Association, P.O. Box 7483, Albuquerque, NM 87194. Reggie's family would like to express a special thanks to Heritage Hospice and the BeeHive Home in Taylor Ranch for their loving care of him during his last days.