Johnny Lee Sandlin
1971 - 2018
Johnny Lee Sandlin
1971 - 2018
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BORN
1971
DIED
2018
Johnny Sandlin Obituary
FULTON - Johnny Lee Sandlin, 47, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018, at his home. He was born March 29, 1971, to Donald Lee Sandlin and Clara Faye Johnson Graham. He was a 1989 graduate of Itawamba Agricultural High School and was a member of Oak Ridge Christian Church in Tupelo. He was a U.S. veteran of Operation Desert Storm 1990-1991 and served eight years in the Army National Guard where he was a specialist in Company D, 1st Battalion 198th Army 155th Armored Brigade. He worked over 15 years at Cooper Tire before joining Yokohama Tire Company. He also worked part-time in John Deere Sales at Scruggs for many years during his spare time. He loved the Atlanta Braves baseball team.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 27, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Joseph Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Keyes Cemetery.
Survivors include his children, Katelyn, Kennedy, and Justin Sandlin, all of Saltillo; his parents, Donnie and Lisa Sandlin of Peppertown and Clara and Jerry Graham of Fulton; his sister, Kim Thorn (Eric) of Peaceful Valley.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Edith Sandlin; his maternal grandparents, Hassell and Dewdrop Johnson; and an infant sister, Pamela Kay.
Pallbearers will be Justin Sandlin, Eric Thorn, Chris Swindle, David Johnson, Brad Norris, and Michael Steele. Honorary pallbearers will be the John Deere Salesmen at Scruggs and his fellow crew members at Yokohama.
Visitation will be from noon until service time Thursday at McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Fulton.
Erion Lanier
December 28, 2018
A wonderful man and co-worker, that always had a smile. He will be greatly missed.
Lisa Gray
December 27, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I havent seen Johnny in years but I have no doubt he was the same great guy he had always been. Just remember the great times you had together in the difficult days to come.
Chuckie Wilson
December 27, 2018
RIP, Johnny was a great co-worker and he will be missed...
Latasha Strong
December 27, 2018
Johnny was a great supervisor you will be truly missed.May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Brenda Bardley
December 26, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brandy Drake-Watkins
December 26, 2018
Look to the hills whence cometh your help and know that all your help cometh from the Lord! Praying for your family during the loss of your love one! Johnny was a great guy which I had the honor of working with on his shift often! He will be greatly missed!!!!
Lee Poss
December 26, 2018
Johnny was always nice and would do what he could to help everyone. You will be greatly missed Johnny.
Cameron Boyd
December 26, 2018
One of the nicest guys you would ever meet. Its was a pleasure having you as a friend. I pray that God give your family strength and understanding during this time. YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED!!!
Sylvia Moses Arnold
December 26, 2018
Clara Faye ~ I am so sorry to read about your son. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days and future. My sincere condolences. Sylvia Moses Arnold
Glen Coleman
December 26, 2018
I worked with Johnny at Metal Impact, he was a good Christian man and a joy to work with. I will be praying for his family.
Vanessa Calvert
December 26, 2018
You will be truly missed. Sorry for your loss co work Vanessa Calvert
Nikki Lockett
December 26, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joley Sandlin Rausch
December 26, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time
Lashonda Calvert-Walker
December 26, 2018
It was a good privilege to have you as my 1st supervisor at Yokohama. You always had us laughing. You will truly be missed Jonnny.
Linda Faulkner
December 26, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. Johnny was a co-worker and friend at Yokohama. He was a really great guy and I enjoyed working with him.
Dena Waldo
December 26, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. Johnny was a sweet and caring man who made me laugh many times. Many conversations were about his children, his sister and his father . Prayers for you all during this time .
Liz Hammond
December 26, 2018
It was nice getting to know you Johnny. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless them and give them strength.
Lynn Kirk hamm
December 26, 2018
Went to school with johnnie. Always thought alot of him.. Im so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family for peace and comfort..
Daniel & Patti Umfress
December 26, 2018
So sorry for the loss of Johnny. Prayers for his family.
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