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Homer Sanderson Obituary
He was a native of Hallsville, N.C., and had been a Hampton resident for 53 years.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Fox Hill, and also a member of the Monitor Masonic Lodge #197, AF & AM. During the 1930's, he served with the U.S. Navy with the USS Ranger Carrier Group. After a 20 year career with the Newport News Ship Yard, he retired as an electronics technician in 1977. After his retirement, he enjoyed researching his family's genealogy and exploring his heritage. One of his hobbies included building Grandfather clocks.
Surviving members of his family include his wife of 63 years, Rebekah T. Sanderson; children, Cynthia S. Wright, Pam S. Duncan and husband, Doug, and Elwin H. Sanderson and wife, Andrea; grandchildren, Leighann Morzano, Shelley Gilbert, Christopher L. Nolen, and Blaine W. Duncan; great-grandchildren, Zachery Morzano, Angelina Morzano; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends, Monday evening, Nov. 16, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Parklawn- Wood Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday morning, Nov. 17, 2009, at 11 a.m., at First United Methodist Church of Fox Hill with the Rev. Cheryl Simmons presiding. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the First United Methodist Church of Fox Hill, Building Fund, 1 Salt Pond Road, Hampton, VA 23664 or to Muscular Dystrophy Association, Multiple Sclerosis Society, or the American Cancer Society.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave. in Hampton, 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Homer Sanderson
Rebekah Sanderson
August 1, 2010
Dad, I always called you that because I was teaching the kids to say Dad. You were my best friend. Know one knows how much I miss you. I long for the day to join you. I know you are at rest and peace. Love Momma
August 1, 2010
Dad, I called you that more than Homer becaue I was teaching the kids to say Dad. You were my best Friend. I think about you every minute of the day and know one knows how much I miss you. I know you are at rest and peace. I long for the day to join you. Love Momma
Ruth Mason
November 24, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of the joyful times that you spent together as you celebrate a life well lived. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.
Lots of love,
Ruth and Samantha
Annette Mariencheck
November 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Annette
Roman and Melinda Schenkkan
November 18, 2009
Dear Pam and Doug and family,
We were sorry to learn of your father's death. May your wonderful memories sustain you, make you smile, and bring you comfort! Our prayers are with you.
Pam,
November 18, 2009
Pam, just heard about your Dad. You are in my heart and thoughts and prayers.
Patti Massey
November 17, 2009
To Mrs. Sanderson, Cynthia, Pam, Elwin and your families may you take comfort in knowing a angel is watching over you.
Carolyn
November 17, 2009
Pam and family, I was sorry to learn of your dad's passing. Your love and devotion to him just proves what a wonderful man he must have been. God bless you and your family as you adjust to the loss of someone so dear. Becky Lindsey
November 17, 2009
Homer, thanks for friendship we shared the last few years, you are an inspiration to all. I will cherish the time we spent talking and the interesting topics we discussed. You sir were a true southern gentleman.
Bill Green
November 17, 2009
Pam, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Higdon
Pam Hale Johnson
November 16, 2009
Rebekah, Pam and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
November 16, 2009
I never knew Homer but know he was a great man from his daughter, Pam. He will be greatly missed by all of you as he touched your lives in such a special way. He will live on forever as you celebrate his life.
My condolences to all of his family and friends.
Pam's friend, Evonne
Thomasine Kennedy
November 15, 2009
Great pictures of a great uncle! Uncle Jay and the Sanderson men and women were all guite special. We are all so fortunate to have had the opportunitity to learn from them. Thank you for sharing the pictures with those of us who loved him. W all owe him so much for working so diligently to record our family lineage.
Thomasine and Ken
(Tom's baby daughter)
November 15, 2009
Alex Haley once said that every time a man dies, a library burns down. With Uncle Jay we lost the Library of Congress. He was such a great man and we will all miss him so much.
Bill, Hazel, Rick, Ron, and Gary Treharne
EH and Dad at Rebekah's Birthday
November 15, 2009
EH and Dad at Rebekah's Birthday Sep 09.
November 15, 2009
Fourscore and seven years ago.....
November 15, 2009
chris nolen
November 15, 2009
Granddad, I already miss you too much to imagine. You are a wonderful grandfather that has taught me more than I will ever truly know. I will carry you in my heart and mind as long as I live. I hope that you are enjoying your eternal rest. I love you, gdad. Chris
Supervising. Any more words needed?
November 15, 2009
Homer at family reunion, with nephew Gene in mirror
November 15, 2009
I'm tellin' ya. Listen to me......
November 15, 2009
Homer enjoying a round of golf at Kingsmill
November 15, 2009
Homer visiting the Wallace Lodge, Nov. 2005
November 15, 2009
Homer and son, Elwin on Father's Day 2007
November 15, 2009
Homer and Rebekah trying to bribe Buck to pose
November 15, 2009
Homer Jay and Jason returning from a cruise
November 15, 2009
Homer Jay and grandson, Chris, summer 2008
November 15, 2009
November 15, 2009
To all of you we are so sorry to here of Homer's death we have great memories of him when he came to visit Pam and Doug when they lived in Hudson. We are blessed that we got to met him and Rebekah.You are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry and Kathy McKee
Pam Duncan
November 15, 2009
Dad, Cyn and I were the first to see you since you died. I miss you so much already. Please help me get through this. My heart just wants to cry and hug you tight. My friends and faith are comforting. You are a beautiful man.I love you always and I will be with you one day. Your Daughter
Pam
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