James David Sawyer was born on September 21, 1987 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He passed from this life on September 25, 2008, just 4 days after his 21st birthday.

James was a member of the 2006 graduating class of Town & Country Schools. He was a proud member of the United States Naval Reserve where he served as a Seabee with Unit NMCB28. He was involved with the Operational Support Center and enjoyed the construction aspect of being a Seabee. He will be remembered for how well he met and visited with others and it was often said that "he never met a stranger". He always loved riding his bicycle, was an avid reader and greatly enjoyed being outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Alan Sawyer, his maternal grandmother; Lila Faye Morgan and his paternal grandfather; William Sawyer. He is survived by his loving and devoted mother; Sheila Kay Sawyer of Bixby, his maternal grandfather; J.C. Morgan of Bixby, his paternal grandmother; Jean Sawyer of Enid, his aunts & uncles; Shawna & Rob Abraham, Carla & Paul Towler, Billy Sawyer, Judi & Nick Atkins, Mark & Raynette Morgan and Kathy & Jerry McClellan as well as numerous cousins, other relatives and good friends.

Casket bearers include Travis Atkins, Jason Atkins, Brent McClellan, Derek Abraham, Lloyd Towler, Lance Lervig, Brian Gibson & Tim McCrary.