Gary Hugh Sawyer, Sr., age 74 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018. Mr. Sawyer was born February 24, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas.

Mr. Sawyer was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Hugh and Virginia Albott Sawyer.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Sawyer of Hope, AR; one son, Gary Hugh Sawyer, Jr., of Hope, AR; one daughter, Lynery Ann Vige` of Lake Charles, LA; one sister, Victoria Kay Shoemaker and husband, Richard of Prescott, AZ: two grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Arrangements were made by Smith Funeral Homes, Thomas Street, Stamps, AR. Online registration is available at www.aosmithfuneralhome.com .