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George X. Sand, 91, of Fort Myers passed through into Heaven on November 28, 2006. He was born in Manahawkin, NJ to the late Julius and Lillian Schlingloff and was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis, his daughter Karen and his brother Julius. George was a veteran photojournalist, authored six books and was featured in over one hundred different magazines including Readers Digest, Life and Saturday Evening Post. He was the first person to be awarded Florida's Outstanding Conservationist Award by the Governor.
George is survived by his loving wife Lou B. Sand, his daughter Gayle Sand (Tom) Norton, his step-daughter Brenda Lou Townsend, his step-son Charles W. Huff Jr., and four grandchildren; Virginia Ruth Townsend, Megan Joy Hertzler, Nathan Brice Drillot, and Whitney Alt.
Visitation will be Friday from 3pm to 4pm at the First Baptist Church of Fort Myers 1735 Jackson Street with Funeral Services to be conducted by Dr. Winford Hendrix at 4pm. Interment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery Front Royal, VA. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home.
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Marie Fessler
November 30, 2006
Aunt Lou,
My prayers are with you as you grieve. What a journey you two had! I know you brought him much joy & comfort - and also a great dancing partner!
See you at the service,
Love,
Marie DuBey Fessler
Maureen Russo
November 29, 2006
Dear Mrs. Sand,
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ed and Mona Howell
November 29, 2006
Lou, we're so sorry for your loss. We know there will be a void in your life. Just know he's happy and he waits for you. Hold on to your special memories. Take care.
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