Sawyer Updike Obituary Sawyer Lee Updike January 16, 2024 Pearland, TX － Sawyer Lee Updike, 18, went to be with Jesus on January 16, much too soon. Sawyer was an outstanding high school football and baseball player, avid fisherman, hunter and Boy Scout. He most recently was a freshman petroleum engineering major at the University of Texas in Austin. He is survived by his father, Lee John Updike, his mother Sheri Roberts-Updike and his brother Michael Hartwell Updike. Other survivors include his paternal Grandmother Mrs. Lynda T. Updike, aunts Kelley Updike (Rick), Jennifer U. Cuthbertson (Anthony), and cousins David, Emily and Jenna Cuthbertson. He was predeceased by his grandfather Glenn H. Updike. A memorial service will be held in Pearland on February 3rd and in Newsoms, VA at a later date. Memorial donations can be sent to Hunters for the Hungry, P.O. Box 304, Big Island, VA 24526. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jan. 24, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Sawyer-Updike 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/sawyer-updike-obituary?id=54186470 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's the formatted obituary as requested: ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Sawyer Lee Updike, 18, died on 16 January 2024. He was a freshman petroleum engineering major at the University of Texas in Austin. Sawyer excelled in high school football and baseball, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and Boy Scouts. He was survived by his parents, brother, grandmother, aunts, and cousins. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service was held in Pearland on 3 February 2024. Another service was planned for Newsoms, VA at a later date. Memorial donations could be sent to Hunters for the Hungry, P.O. Box 304, Big Island, VA 24526. ### The Edited Obituary Sawyer Updike Obituary Sawyer Lee Updike 16 January 2024 Pearland, TX Sawyer Lee Updike, 18, went to be with Jesus on 16 January, much too soon. Sawyer was an outstanding high school football and baseball player, avid fisherman, hunter and Boy Scout. He most recently was a freshman petroleum engineering major at the University of Texas in Austin. He is survived by his father, Lee John Updike, his mother Sheri Roberts Updike and his brother Michael Hartwell Updike. Other survivors include his paternal grandmother Mrs. Lynda T. Updike, aunts Kelley Updike (Rick), Jennifer U. Cuthbertson (Anthony), and cousins David, Emily and Jenna Cuthbertson. He was predeceased by his grandfather Glenn H. Updike. A memorial service will be held in Pearland on 3 February and in Newsoms, VA at a later date. Memorial donations can be sent to Hunters for the Hungry, P.O. Box 304, Big Island, VA 24526. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Sawyer Lee Updike | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 18 | | Birth | Unknown; Unknown | | Death | 16 January 2024; Pearland, TX | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------| | Sawyer Lee Updike | Decedent | Pearland, TX | | Lee John Updike | Parent | Unknown | | Sheri Roberts Updike | Parent | Unknown | | Michael Hartwell Updike | Sibling | Unknown | | Lynda T. Updike | Grandmother | Unknown | | Kelley Updike | Aunt | Unknown | | Rick | Uncle (by marriage) | Unknown | | Jennifer U. Cuthbertson | Aunt | Unknown | | Anthony Cuthbertson | Uncle (by marriage) | Unknown | | David Cuthbertson | Cousin | Unknown | | Emily Cuthbertson | Cousin | Unknown | | Jenna Cuthbertson | Cousin | Unknown | | Glenn H. Updike | Predeceased Grandfather | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Sawyer was an outstanding high school football player. 2. He was also an outstanding high school baseball player. 3. He was an avid fisherman. 4. He was a hunter. 5. He was a Boy Scout. 6. At the time of his death, he was a freshman at the University of Texas in Austin. 7. His major was petroleum engineering.