James A. Sayers, Jr.

BERLIN – James Alonzo Sayers, Jr., 63, of Vermont Route 12 passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Junction.

Born February 11, 1956 in Montpelier, he was the son of James and Greta M. (Bassett) Sayers, Sr.   James attended local elementary schools and graduated from Twinfield High School in Plainfield.

In 1975 he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served as Air Force security until his discharge in Portsmouth, NH in 1979.

On October 20, 1973 he married Deborah Faye Rigg in Plainfield, where they made their home. They later divorced.

James was employed as a Postal Carrier by the United States Postal Service. In his spare time, he enjoyed sports, fishing, camping and hunting as well as spending time with his family and friends. He was also an animal lover, especially dogs.

Survivors include his daughters Michelle Withers of New Braunfels, Texas and Renee Charron of Weiser, Idaho; his grandchildren Connor Sayers, Aidan Sayers, Dylon Trombly, Rowland Withers, Mishka Rapp, Sasha Rapp, Mason Sayers, Kolby Sayers, Kaleb Sayers, Riley Sayers, and Erica Lovely; his father James A. Sayers, Sr.; and his sisters Joyce White, Vicki Borland, Crystal Pierce and his brother Terrance Sayers.

In addition to his mother he was predeceased by his son Aaron J. Sayers.

A Celebration of his Life will be held in the Spring.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Place, 220 Vine Street, Northfield, VT 05663.