William Sands Obituary

WILLIAM M. SANDS, 65, OF POTTSTOWN William M. Sands, 65, of Pottstown, widower of Lucinda (Tatro) Sands, passed away Monday, with his daughter by his side, at Coatesville VA Medical Center Hospice. Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late Douglas W. and Dorothy (Meredith) Sands. William was a Real Estate Broker and owner of Franklin Realty in Pottstown. He was an accomplished musician, playing trombone professionally during his high school years and in the mid 70's, before entering the real estate business; was past president of T.C.R.E.I.A. and a long time member of the Pottstown Elks. After graduating high school, William served in the U.S. Navy from 1966-1970, stationed on the USS Springfield, playing trombone in the Navy Band. Surviving are one daughter, Carrie M. Endy, wife of Lyle "Chip" Endy Jr. of Seymour, Texas, and three grandchildren, Chad, Lucinda and Claire Endy; sister, Patricia L. Rau, wife of Paul of Ellicott City, MD; brother, Robert D. Sands, husband of Sue of Douglassville; sister, Meredith A. Sands of Pottstown, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant son, Chad William Sands, and long time fiancee, Carol J. Pizzuto. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Limerick Garden of Memories, 44 Swamp Pike, Limerick, PA. There will be no viewing. Relatives and friends will be received from 10-11 a.m. at the chapel at Limerick Garden of Memories. Burial will be in Limerick Garden of Memories. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to Coatesville VA Medical Center, Attn: Hospice Department, BLDG 138A-H, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. Arrangements are by the Morrell Funeral Home Inc., (www.MorrellFuneralHome.com).

Published by The Mercury from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2013.
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To carrie and the grandchildren, I am very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. May he rest in peace.

Debbie

March 16, 2013

I knew Bill through First Methodist Church of Pottstown from the time we were little. He was always a friend,a lot of fun to be with, and part of many capers of the youth group over the years. My sympathy to all his family. Jean Shanabrook

March 11, 2013

Bill and I went to school together from Elementary through Hight School. I know he will be missed.

March 11, 2013

To Bill's daughter Carrie and family, I was so saddened to learn of Bill's passing. He was a great guy, very knowedgable in his field of real estate and a fun person to be around. I worked with Bill for many years at T.C.R.E.I.A.
Rest in pease and know God will be taking care of him now.
My sincere sympathy
Ellen Shepsko

March 7, 2013

Gerry Barrett

March 7, 2013

Bill Sands and I have been friends since 9th grade. We first met at Lambs Music store for a rehersal of the "Famouse Pottstown Band". Along with Larry Shunk we were asked to join the Pottstown rehearsal band. Bill was a remarkable trombone player. All three of us joined the Navy together, spent time at sea together and generally stayed in the same unit all four years of service. I miss him. He was one of my best friends. Perhaps he will find the peace he well deserves, in death, that elluded him in life. Goodbye my dear friend.

Gerry Barrett

March 7, 2013

My sympathy to the family. I played many jobs with Bill when we were in high school. He was a fine musician and I am sorry that he went home so soon. May God give strength to the family.

Jim Lozenski

March 6, 2013

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