Judy Henderson Cress

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Treva, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..

katie fortenberry

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. Your family has been on my mind ever since I heard the horrible news. I have been praying that God gives your family the strength to get through this incredibly tough situation. Take one day (or, one hour) at a time--that's sometimes all you can do. My deepest sympothy, Katie Fortenberry

Scott Senn

Monday, November 5, 2007

John was a great friend and a terribly fun guy to be around. I wil always remember him joking with me during rehearsals. He used to goad me into doing a "King Ralph" impression on the piano..even during services. I will also remember the myriad of Hawaiian shirts he always wore..I'm not sure I ever saw the same one twice. He will be missed. He was irreplaceable.

Larry Dowell

Monday, November 5, 2007

I was very sorry to hear about John. I am also an appraiser here in Fayetteville and this past summer at a meeting, John and I had a wonderful conversation. It was good to talk to him. He will be missed.

Jerry Drye Evans

Friday, November 2, 2007

Treva my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time.

Frank and Sherri Westmoreland

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Treva and family, I am so sorry to hear about John. You have always been so strong in the Lord and I know He will help you through this. We will pray for you, Carla, Jay, and Johanna, I hope that knowing your friends are praying for you will bring some comfort to you. Our deepest sympathy, love, Frank and Sherri

Jim and Jill Agan

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Treva, we are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children

Mary Menard

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Please accept my sincerest sympathy for your loss. I first knew John through his appraisal services back in the '80's. Our staff appreciated his honesty, character, and efficiency. I feel that he impacted many lives with his witness through the years.

Ron & Jo Anne Holmes

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Treva and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you and give you strength.

Pat Cook

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Today's service was such a wonderful tribute to John. I met John the first few weeks I was in the real estate business thiry years ago (we were incredibly young).John has always been such a good friend to all of us and always a great source of help. He had such a wealth of knowledge and always available to share that expertise with that great smile on his face.He will be greatly missed by all of us. He was part of our family here at McKay and Company. Pat Cook

Justin Adams

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

you know the first time I remember meeting John was when I was in 6th grade. He let worship at our camping trip that year. That night he taught us one of the best songs I've ever heard "Mr. Postman." I was looking forward to serving with him again when I moved back home, but now I'll just have to wait a little longer. Praying for you all, -Justin Adams

Laurie Craig

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Just wanted you all to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Laurie

Shelton Family

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Treva, Johanna, Jay, and Carla, We are so sorry for your loss. John accomplished so much in his personal, professional and spiritual life, and earned the admiration of so many. Attending a P.A. home basketball game just won't be the same without John behind the mic. Though our hearts are heavy, we know that John has touched the face of God, and that his presence on earth was a job-well-done.

Kami (Preston) Rowland

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Treva and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss and was deeply saddened when I heard of John's untimely death. I will always remember him singing in the choir, having fun at the choir retreats with Mesko, and hanging out with yall at community group gatherings when my parents were in yall's group. There will forever be an empty spot on stage without him playing the guitar. I will always remember and especially treasure him singing "The Wedding Pledge" at my wedding. May God wrap his arms around you and remind you of the many special memories yall made with John. Sincerely, Kami Rowland

Ken and Nook Tuttle

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Treva, We are praying for you and your children. Love, Ken and Nook

Amy Huggins

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

I am praying for your family every day.

Lonnie & Jane Barron

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Treva, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and give you strength.

Cherie McKnight Rutherford

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Treva, Johanna, and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all.

Tom and Janet Hughes

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Just wanted you to know how much we are thinking about you and the family. Even though we are so far apart in miles, our hearts are with you. We are so sad to hear about John, but know that the Lord will be with you during this time. We love you, Tom and Janet

Donna Jean Glasgow

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy goes to Dorothy and all the rest of the Sawatski family. I am so sad for your loss.

Melissa Caldwell

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

To the family; I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you during this time of need.

Jim Johnson

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about John's death. I have known him, professionally, since the mid 1970's. I always thought a lot of John as a fellow appraiser. He will be missed by everyone. May God Bless and be with you, the family, during this trying time.

charles s buckner

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of need.

Phyllis Rogers

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

To the family, we have appreciated the service that John provided me over the years as a dependable appraiser. We will miss him. My condolence to the family.

Chirstina Byler

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Johanna and Family- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your father was such an amazing man and I was privelaged to have grown up around him. His faith was such an inspiration to me. I am privelaged and honored to have known him. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!

Bill Provin

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

May God bless this family and its loss.

Michele Beale

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

My heart is sad and heavy at the news of John's death. What a fine man, husband and father he was! I was able to view the video and just remember all the good times in the life of your family. I will be praying for all of you in the days to come that God will hold you tightly. My love to you, Michele Beale

jim blankenship

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

To Treva and the children. I knew John from our football days at Henderson Jr. High as teammates, and from our baseball days. I always had a tremendous amount of respect for John and the quality person he was. I read in the paper where John gave countless hours of service at Fellowship Bible Church. It is good to know that he had a personal relationship with God and his Son, Jesus Christ. May this loving God bless you all in your time of sorrow and may you find peace in knowing that John is in a much better place now. Kindest regards, Jim Blankenship

Bob

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

I had been with John at breakfast Friday before last. Life is fragile. Our prayers are with the family.

Steve Quast

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

John was a good man and well respected by all of us in the appraisal profession.

Pamela Faulkner

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

My deepest condolences to the family. John was such a huge presence in life, you couldn't help but be infected by his huge smile, deep laugh and twinkle in his eyes....He will be greatly missed

jerry walton

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Several things I know about my friend, John : 1) there was a massive celebration in Heaven when he arrived,2) John could hit a baseball and a golf ball farther than most,3) John could play the guitar better than most,4) John was a true servant-leader and 5) John left a great legacy in his family. The Walton family joins the Sawatski's in this loss, but we take comfort in knowing John is in the arms of the Lord.

Donna Blake

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

May God wrap HIs loving arms around you in this devastating time in your life. As a widow myself I can assure you God will provide everything you will need. I will miss John very much and enjoyed knowing him for as long as I did. Donna Blake

Cheryl Watts

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Treva, Jay, Carla, and Johanna - I am so sorry for your loss. You remain in my thoughts and prayers; may you find peace and comfort in your wonderful memories.

Dane (Bruno) Fulmer

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

A Cardinal,a Busch-Barbarian,a Coach,but the best "jart" thrower I ever knew!! Just a man,but a man we can truely celebrate as he tranistions from time to eternity..........

Shanda Rogers

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

My prayers are with you all as I know this is such a loss. May God hold you in his hands and comfort all of you today and for many days to come. I love you. Shanda

Bill Wood & Lynn Ashley

Monday, October 29, 2007

Treva, you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Shelton Bohlman

Monday, October 29, 2007

Treva, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Bill and Neva White

Monday, October 29, 2007

Dorothy, how sad we were to learn of your beloved John's death! I know how proud you were, and ARE, of him, and rightfully so. After reading his obituary, it is obvious that he was a wonderful man, fully committed to his family and his community, and above all, the Lord. I'm sure he will be sorely missed by both his immediate family and his church family. May God be with you and all your family, Dorothy. We will be praying for you.

Rebecca Helm

Monday, October 29, 2007

I'm so sorry. My prayer is for God's blessings to give you joy in spite of your pain. Rebecca Helm

Robbie Dickson

Monday, October 29, 2007

Dorothy-My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family in your time of bereavement. I know that John is in heaven with his Dad and grandparents now. He was a son, husband and father to be proud of. God bless all of you.

George Wells

Monday, October 29, 2007

What a shock to us all. John blessed us all in our service at church by playing the guitar. He was the real example of what a Christian husband, father and friend is supposed to model. I told him more than once I could remember being with my dad as a little kid and getting his dad's autograph in the original Bush stadium. There's no doubt in my mind where John is now. May God bless.

Nancy Davis

Monday, October 29, 2007

Treva, Larry and I are so sorry about John. It's such a shock. I saw him not too long ago, and we talked for a few minutes. He caught me up on you, the girls and Jay. We have been attending Fellowship for a while now, and I would see him playing his guitar most Sundays. You and he were always so good to us and to Luke, and I have never forgotten it. I plan to be at the visitation, and I know Luke will be too if he doesn't have to go out of town for work. I'd like to put my arms around you and hug you. I pray and I know that the Lord will help you and your sweet children through this. God bless you, honey.

Pleasant Valley Country Club

Monday, October 29, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. Your friends at PVCC.

Linda Parker Rowe

Monday, October 29, 2007

Treva and family - Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. May God comfort you as only he can. Linda

Mike Anders

Monday, October 29, 2007

My deepest sympathy is extended to John's wife, children, family and church family. I remembered John from high school. While we only knew one another well enough to wave and say "hi" at Fellowship where I began attending in early 2006, John's greeting and his regular presence on stage at worship always provided one of the warm touches that helped me know that I was home. He will be missed by many.

McKenzi Ellis

Monday, October 29, 2007

Johanna and the rest of the Sawatski family: Just know that I and the rest of the Diamond Dolls are thinking of you and praying for you. We love you so much and you can count on us being here for anything. I am so sorry for your loss and I know he was a wonderful father who loved you very much. You're in my prayers.

Andrea Lowry

Monday, October 29, 2007

God bless you Love Andrea and Ed

James Carroll

Monday, October 29, 2007

I will miss John. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. John was a great appraiser and, more importantly, an outstanding man. I often sought him out for guidance and counsel. I enjoyed his sense of humor and his wit. Our conversations would frequently lead to baseball. He loved to talk about baseball and his son, Jay. He loved his family and it showed. The world will be a smaller place without him, but heaven is such a better place with him.

Matt Moore

Monday, October 29, 2007

Miss Dorthy, Treva and family, just wanted you to know I just heard of this as we now live in Missouri. I am so sorry to hear about John. As you know we were friends of the family for many years. My dad and Mr. Carl officiated together and John and I played church softball and some baseball together. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I know John is now in the presence of our savior. God Bless you guys. Matt, Rhonda, Mallory and Matt Jr. Moore

Harold Coogan

Monday, October 29, 2007

My deepest symphathies. Very, very sad.

Johnny & Tracy Rowlett

Monday, October 29, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will always rememeber the good times and memories we had at the ball park with the Hog ball players and their families.

Sam Bracy

Monday, October 29, 2007

Dear Treva, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, just moments ago. You may remember I loss my wife almost three years ago. Many will say it, but I truly know excactly how you feel. I am three doors up the street from you, if I might help in any way please let me know. Sam Bracy

Melody Pengelly

Monday, October 29, 2007

Treva-You don't know me but I happened to see John as he went to be with the Lord--just by circumstance...I have been praying for you ever since that day and I just wanted you to know that...you are close to my heart... Love, Lee & Melody Pengelly (FBC members)

Kim Lumsden

Monday, October 29, 2007

He was one of the best appraisers around and his humorous e-mails always made me laugh out loud. He will be truly missed. My deepest sympathy to the family. Kim Lumsden

thomas selakovich

Monday, October 29, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the greatest childhood playing sports with John. Living next door, we played daily.and then listened to Carl playing on the radio. The Sawatski name will never be forgotten. God Bless You All in this tragic time.

bob snider

Monday, October 29, 2007

Treva and Sawatski Family.....it was a shock of sadness to learn about John. Our friendship was built around the music we shared, with Among Friends and at Encounter at Fellowship. The day we drove to Memphis together to purchase guitars was a highlight because we got to spend about six hours together, just talking like guys, and finding out how much we really have in common. John was a very talented leader in every way and his ideas were always solid and his manner gentle, but clear. I join you in missing him very much....knowing that he is smiling at all of this and probably making a wise crack!

Dale and Ronda Walters

Monday, October 29, 2007

Treva, Our hearts are deeply hurting for you, the kids, and John's other family members. Please know you have been, and will continue to be in our prayers. We pray you feel the arms of Jesus surrounding you and comforting you during this difficult time. John had such a quiet strength, and a true servants heart, touching many throughout his life. We have all received a blessing by getting to hear him play his guitar in worship. What a legacy he has left-- what an example for all of us. We imagine God is saying to him right now--well done John. Love and prayers, Dale, Ronda, Austyn and Jarin

Sandy Bynum

Monday, October 29, 2007

So sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed by many. What a void this has left in the PA family. May your hearts be healed by the love of others.

The Awbrey Wimberly Family

Monday, October 29, 2007

Treva: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Sabra

Jerra Nalley

Sunday, October 28, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, if you need anything please let me know.

Tiffany Knight

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Your sweet family has been in my prayers all weekend! Your dad/husband was a wonderful man and left behind an amazing legacy. His gentle smile was always a site to see, whether he was at a PA sporting event or playing music on the stage at church.... it's something I'll miss! Tiffany Knight

Walt Selakovich

Sunday, October 28, 2007

I have a lot of wonderful memories of growing up on Van Lee Dr. and playing baseball down at the bottom of hill with John. Seeing Carl with those big arms and a bigger smile made it me think profession athletes were all superheroes and role models to emulate…I was sadden to hear about John's passing. My thoughts and payers go up to: Treva, Jay, Carla, Johanna and Chuck. Dorothy I know you will turn everything over to God and he will consolation you in this time of great suffering. Walt

Susie Boyce

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. We have many happy baseball memories together and will always remember those happy times. We will continue to pray for you.

Dottie Cooper

Sunday, October 28, 2007

My prayers are with you. I loved seeing John in church. I remember him as a boy in church with his family. I will pray for you daily.