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Otis Sandridge Obituary

Otis C. Sandridge GROTTOES - Otis C. Sandridge, 95, of the 3000 block of East Side Highway, passed away after a short illness Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Augusta Health. He was born Aug. 31, 1914 in Augusta County, Virginia, a son of the late G.E. "Genie" Sandridge and Amanda Marshall Sandridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Spitler Sandridge and a sister, Hazel S. Dickerson Payne. "O.C." was a farmer all his life and retired from DuPont in 1974 with 39 years of service. He was a the oldest member of Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren, and an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the 3582 Q.M. Truck Co. in the European Theatre. Survivors include his son, Donald Otis Sandridge of Gloucester Point; brother, Oliver "O.M." Sandridge of Waynesboro; sisters, Ollie S. Via and Evelyn S. Wright, both of Waynesboro; four nieces, two nephews, 11 grand-nieces and -nephews, and six great-grandnieces and -nephews. A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at McDow Funeral Home by Pastor Daniel Wine, assisted by Guy Hudson and Ronnie Shifflett. Interment will follow in Augusta Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Gary Wright, Ronnie Via, Ronnie Shifflett, Todd Humphries, Tommy Robinson, Bill Wimer, Grayson Comer, Sam Fitzgerald, Dick Miller, Julian Via and Rudolph Shiflett. Honorary pallbearers will be Elvin Bowers and John Kulka. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at McDow Funeral Home, and also for an hour prior to the service Monday morning. Memorial contributions may be made to Park Partners, 6467 Main St., Gloucester, VA 23061. Condolences may be expressed online at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Jun. 18 to Jun. 19, 2010.

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Gary Dixon

July 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kenny & Beth Richardson

June 24, 2010

Don

Please accept our deepest condolences on the death of your father. Our prayers are with you during this time. God Bless.

Faren Berg-Copeland

June 22, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Mr. Sandridge. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

June 22, 2010

Donald, My thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of your
Dad. Knowing he is with our heavenly Father is what helps to keep his memories close to our hearts. Larry & Brenda May

Scott and Amy Brown

June 22, 2010

Thinking and praying for you during this difficult time.

Jessica Hendry

June 22, 2010

Mr. D
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, loosing a father can be a tough thing to move on from. Please know that you are and will be in my prayers everyday. God Bless You and may he give you peace in this troubled time.
Jessica (Talaga) Hendry

Suzanne Sullivan

June 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you Mr. Sandridge. Mom and I are just a phone call away as always and we love you.

Todd Humphries & family

June 22, 2010

Donnie - We are saddened by the loss of your dad. We had the pleasure of being his neighbors for nearly 19 years and enjoyed watching him work on his farm - feeding his cattle, bush hogging his fields and watching Johnny, his canine companion follow him on that tractor as if he were watching out for O.C. We will miss him and treasure the memories we have of him.
If we can do anything for you, please let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Benjie Beverley

June 20, 2010

To the Sandridge family,
May God grant you peace during this difficult time.

June 20, 2010

Don, (I feel like I ought to call you Donnie since that's what I know). I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. It was 5 months to the day after our dad's passing. You are in my prayers & I pray God's presence with you daily. Cathy (Michael) Bond

Nick Bonniville

June 20, 2010

Don,
Fran and I are sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family.

jimmy vanfossen

June 20, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Lin Hines

June 20, 2010

Dear Don,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 19, 2010

Keeping you and your family close in thought and prayer.
Nelson & Amy

William Menefee

June 19, 2010

Don,

Kathy and I are sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Brian Morehouse

June 18, 2010

I am sadden to hear of this news. I know how close you and your father were over the years and how highly you spoke of him when talking about the farm back home and how he was still active over the years. Tanya and I will have you and your family in our prayers. God Bless.

Roger & Denise Dick

June 18, 2010

Don, Roger and I wish to send you our Deepest Sympathy on the passing of your father. We know how hard it is at this time of life for fathers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you here in Gloucester while you are busy at the home place. Please call us anytime. Sincerly, Roger and Denise Dick.

June 18, 2010

Don, Sorry to hear about the loss of your father.You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michael Layell

Casey Epperson

June 18, 2010

Mr. Sandridge,
I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Please know that James and I are keeping you in our thoughts, and that we miss you very much.

June 18, 2010

Don, Sorry to hear of your dads passing.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Marshall and Darlene Butler,Hayes Va.

Gwendolyn Porter, Ed.D

June 18, 2010

Dear Don,
I am so sadden to hear of the lost of your father. The light of the candle represents all of the delightful and wonderful memories that you have of your father. So, as time passes and you think of him, light a candle and enjoy the memories. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Thomas

June 18, 2010

Don - We were so sorry about the loss of your father. I so enjoyed the little time I got to spend with your Dad and your uncle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brook, Tara & Haley

Larry,Lisa, Devin, & Bryce Rilee

June 18, 2010

Don,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort

Stephanie Stewart

June 18, 2010

Don, my most heartfelt condolences to you.

Joyce Bascombe

June 18, 2010

Dearest Don

I am saddened to learn of your Dad's passing. Always hold the memories precious in your heart. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. What a blessing 95 years of grace and mercy. Love you - J. Bascombe and Family

Cindy Dickerson Ruehrmund

June 18, 2010

Don, I'm a so very sorry for the loss of your father. If there is anything my family and I can do to help you, please don't hesitate to let me know. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

June 18, 2010

Don,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Marletha R. Thomas

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