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John Sandifer Obituary

SANDIFER, JOHN RICHARD SR., 92, passed away on April 30, 2013.

He is preceded in death by his son, John R. Sandifer Jr.; sisters, Ruby Garrison and Matilda Bradley.

Mr. Sandifer is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Irene Sandifer; his children, Frances Sandifer-Cotton (Greg), JoAnn Sandifer-Shelton, Calvin Ray Sandifer, and Michael Dorsey Sr.; grandchildren, Raymone, Doneta(Will), Monesha, and Calvin Jr; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Louvenia Sandifer of Huntsville, AL. A funeral service honoring the life of Mr. Sandifer will be 2 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Evergreen Funeral Home, 4623 Preston Hwy. Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be made out to Tuskegee Airmen, NAACP Louisville Branch, or Hosparus of Louisville. Please leave your online condolence for the family at ever green-louisville.com

Published by Courier-Journal on May 2, 2013.
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To Elder Francis Sandifer Cotton,

Our sincere condolences in light of the passing of your father. May God's comfort be with you and your family as you grieve the homegoing of your loved one.

Grace and Peace,

Dr. Brian J. Wells, pastor
Westwood Presbyterian Church

May 5, 2013

Frances and JoAnn, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May God be with you and your family.

Sandra Reed Cowan

May 3, 2013

You were what everyone calls a good Uncle.Thanks for being there with Dad.You will always be remembered.
Your Niece

Doris Cathey

May 3, 2013

Uncle, the Honor Guard of the family awaits your arrival! You will be forever missed! When you get to the family in heaven, please let them know we all feel the loss everyday! The Family is forever grateful for your presence amongst us....Love Muzette Atkins-Green

Muzette Atkins-Green

May 3, 2013

Irene,
May the sorrow you are feeling in your heart lighten by the love that surrounds you and your family.
May God's grace strengthen you.

Barbara Poston & Family (cousin)
Hopkinsville,KY

May 2, 2013

I am so very sorry to learn of the loss of Mr. Sandifer. His son John was one of my students at the University of Louisville, Speed School of Engineering and I recall attending his services a few years ago.
My prayers are with the entire family.

Brenda Hart

May 2, 2013

Soror Frances and Soror JoAnn my family and I extend our deepest sympathies to your family in the death of your father. Our prayers are with you.

Soror Janice H. Williams

May 2, 2013

Aunt Irene,
Thank you for sharing your husband with us. I will never forget the history, the lessons, or wisdom he would share with the family.
May God give you the strength you need during this time of loss.

Love You,
Sherri Jones-Niece

Sherri Jones-Niece

May 2, 2013

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