Sawyer William Grooms was born on February 14th in Harrison, Arkansas in 1990. He was passionate about writing and performing music with his more like a brother than a friend Ethan Hyde. Together they traveled playing music and experiencing the country.

Sawyer was also a wildland firefighter working with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the National Park Service.

Sawyer is survived by his mother Myra Foster; parents by choice Pauline and Ernie Grooms; brothers Denzer, Bridger, Daniel and David as well as his uncle Rob and Aunt Ardis and grandparents Frank and Coralee Foster. In addition, Sawyer is survived by the love of his life Lilly Rose Duffy. Sawyer will have the last word on Saturday, May 7th at 10:00 at the Chequamegon Community Church on Country C, Washburn.