Ernest Sawyer, owner/operator of A & E Companies passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011 at the age of 68. Beloved husband of 14 years to Judy Sawyer. Son of the late Gladys Hano Sawyer and Otis Crawford Sawyer. Father of April Sawyer. Step father of Rhonda Hamilton (Husband Bill), Laura Fernandez (Husband Kim), Tammy McLain (Husband Gary), Bobby Combel (Wife Brandi), Tonia Trejo (Alvaro) and Brian Combel (Wife Shawna). Brother of Janice Blow (Husband Rufus), Sandra Vining (Husband Melvin), Earl Sawyer (Wife Ann) and the late Otis Crawford Sawyer, Jr. Survived by 13 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends, also patrons of A & E Companies are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from 9AM until 1:30PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1:30PM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504-366-4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.