of Heber Springs, AR
October 9, 1930 - November 10, 2020
Reverend Sidney Wayne Sawrie, 90, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away November 10, 2020 in Heber Springs. He was born on October 9, 1930 in Sherrill, Arkansas to the late Louis Franklin Sawrie and Mary Kirkpatrick (Sawrie).
Mr. Sawrie was preceded in death by his parents, his brother James Sawrie (Jean) and sister-in-law Betty Sawrie.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-seven years Shirley Sawrie, son Steve Sawrie (Norma Jean) of Ozark, two daughters Sheryl Baze (Patrick) of Hixson, Tennessee and Susan Bittle (Gary) of Bald Knob; five grandchildren Zach Baze (Jessica), Sheldon Sawrie (Frances), Megan Yoder, Tracy Baze (Sarah), and Caleb Sawrie (Chasity); six great-grandchildren Amelia Baze, Corbin Baze, Bella Baze, Case Baze, Seth Sawrie and Emma Sawrie; Brother Shelby Sawrie, brother-in-law Jerry McKay (Glenda) and a host of other family and friends.
Mr. Sawrie was not only loved by his immediate family but also by the Freewill Baptist Churches he served as their pastor in Central Arkansas. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in Korea and enjoyed gardening during his free time.
CDC guidelines regarding masks and physical distancing will be observed.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Mt. Bethel Cemetery in Rose Bud, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers please donate to one of the following: Gideons International, Alzheimer's Association, or Arkansas Freewill Baptist Association Missions Fund.
Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com/searcy
Bobby and myself are thinking of you all with love and prayers. enjoyed the memorial service. We have lots of precious memories of Bro Sidney and Sis Shirley.
I’m so sorry for your loss my prayers go out to the sawrie family we love y’all and praying for every one in this difficult time
Susan, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Prays for the family. A Great Man Of God
Bro Sidney was A Christian Hero to His Family , His Church , Community & His Country . Our Love to His Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all! He was such a great man and will be greatly missed! I won’t be able to attend the service but will continue to pray in the days ahead! With love Diane.
Shirley, we are so sorry about your loss. You and Bro. Sidney have been very special to us and many others.
Our thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time. May God give you comfort and strength.
Shane, Bridget, and Ava Crockett
Brother Sawrie was always one of my favorites. He was so kind and cheerful, treating everyone as if they were someone special. Oh, how you must be missing him! Prayers for his entire family during these days of grieving.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sawrie family.
Dale & Lorie
Praying for the Sawrie family. I never will forget his smile.
We were so sorry to hear of Bro Sydney’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Truly one of the beat men I have ever known. His passing is a blessing to heaven. My sincere prayers and healing thoughts are with the family.
Our sincere sympathy to Shirley and all the family. He was a very special person to so many. May God give each of you peace in knowing he served the Lord well and is at home now.
So sorry for your loss of your loved one. May God comfort you during this time. Blessings!
Our sympathies to you, Shirley, and your family. Utah Bench of Rose Bud and Sharon (Bench) Hite and husband, Steve.
Shirley and families, we are so sorry for the passing of Mr Sidney, but rejoicing with all of you that he is whole again and shouting and singing praises to His Lord and Savior. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with all of you. We love you all.
Shirley and family,
We are so very sorry to learn of brother Sidney's passing. He was the best pastor that we ever had.