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James Callaway SANDS

1932 - 2019

James Callaway SANDS obituary, 1932-2019, Atlanta, GA

BORN

1932

DIED

2019

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A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory

2773 North Decatur Road

Decatur, Georgia

James SANDS Obituary

SANDS, James Callaway James Callaway Sands 87, passed away Friday night March 15th, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. James, better known as Jim, was born to his late parents Frank Thomas Sands and Marion Edith Shy Sands on February 3rd, 1932. He was blessed with a long and fruitful life highlighted by many accomplishments such as receiving his degree from Georgia State University, his service in the United States Army, his presence in the Decatur community and Decatur First United Methodist. His greatest accomplishment was his dedication and undying love for his family. He will now join his late wife of 62 years, Cece, leaving an abundance of family members to carry on his legacy. He is survived by his two children, Lisa Sands and James Sands Jr. (Brenda); his six grandchildren, Krystal Meadows (Jordan), Michael Rapp (Danielle), Charlotte King, Kirk Sands, Zach King, and Josh Sands; five great-grandchildren Kaden Hattaway, Skyler Rapp, Payton Meadows, Liam Meadows, and Liam Malmquist. Jim also had many beloved nieces and nephews. The family will be holding a service for him this Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM with the service following at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be given to: Decatur First Methodist Church, Boy Scout Troop 175 or MeSun Hospice Center. A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home, 2773 N. Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Mar. 19, 2019.

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Jim Hope

March 19, 2019

Working with Jim Sands years ago, I quickly found out what his family already knew. He was a fine man who was highly regarded and well liked by all who were lucky enough to know him.

When I would ride somewhere with him, although it could sometimes take a while, it was always pleasant. He was interested in everything around him and could discuss any subject.

When my brother Jon was a child, he met Jim in a store at Toco Hills. Jon said he kept looking higher and higher till he saw his face, saying "That's the tallest man I've ever seen."

Jim was always fun, too. On a trip to Chicago, I remember visiting places on Rush Street where we joined the others singing Beatles songs and New York, New York.

The world lost a good and decent man who lived his life well.

J P

March 19, 2019

To the family and friends please accept my condolences know that the God of all comfort feel your pain and sorrows. Isaiah 61:1,2 reads: He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the broken hearted and to comfort all who mourn.

D. G.

March 19, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charles A

March 19, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends in your hour of grief. Matt 5:4.

L T

March 19, 2019

With deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss of your love one... May you have comfort and strength with family and friends at this time of grief... 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

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A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory

2773 North Decatur Road P.O. Box 4000, Decatur, GA 30031

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3:00 p.m.

A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory

2773 North Decatur Road P.O. Box 4000, Decatur, GA 30031

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