Norman "Nub" Sawyers (Hartville)'s Obituary
Norman Dean “Nub” Sawyers, son of Celia Norman and Mavis Nadine Sawyers, was born June 2, 1948 in Hartville, Missouri. He departed this life Monday, December 12, 2016 peacefully in his sleep at the age of 68.
Nub was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Charles, Donald, and Bernerd “Bump” Sawyers.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Sawyers; his two daughters, Sherry McDaris, of Hartville, Missouri, Cathy Harrison and husband, D.J. of Hartville, Missouri; his siblings, Virgie Davis and husband Pete, of Springfield, Missouri, Vernon Sawyers and wife Sharon, of Hartville, Missouri, Ronnie Sawyers and wife Della, of Hartville, Missouri, Elizabeth “Toot” Jones and husband Tom, of Mansfield, Missouri, Roger Sawyers and wife Marlene, of Seymour, Missouri, Vicky Benson and husband Ronnie, of Seymour, Missouri, Verdon “Doc” Sawyers and wife Joyce, of Hartville, Missouri; his grandchildren Norman Spangler, James Zachary Spangler, Laken McDaris, Julie Connell, and Taylor Lansdown; seven great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a host of cousins and many friends.
Nub was born and raised in Hartville where he started a family. He worked many odd jobs before he retired in 2006 from the Union. Just to name a few, he was a brick layer, farmer, asphalt worker, logger, and construction worker. He truly was a jack of all trades. He loved to go hunting and fishing. He never came out of the woods or off the water without a good story to tell. You never saw him without a smile on his face, and he could talk your leg off about nothin.
Nub was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was a caring neighbor and friend—he would give you the shirt off his back if you ask. We celebrate his life, numerous accomplishments, and we will treasure the abundant memories he has created for his family and friends.
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