HAMPTON - James Lewis Sawyer, 60, died Sunday, March 7, 2004. He was a native and lifelong resident of Hampton.
Mr. Sawyer was a 1965 graduate of Kecoughtan High School and a 1975 graduate of Coyne Electronics School. He was well-known as an honest television repairman throughout the Peninsula. He worked for more than 20 years for Wythe TV and Appliance in the Wythe section of Hampton and was self-employed for more than 20 years under the name of Jim Sawyer TV Repair Service.
Jim was a member of the Newport News Moose Lodge #1119 and the Sons of the American Legion for more than 20 years.
Earl P. Bell, Jr.
Jim is a student who stands out in my memory. As I recall, as a boy he was in a horrible car accident and I believe had a plate in his head. I remember his outstanding step mother who worked tirelessly helping him with his school work. He was an amazing young man who overcame so much. What a outstanding person! I will never forget him and remain deeply impressed with all that he achieved.
Earl Bell, Jim's teacher in United States history.