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Billy VanSandt Obituary
Van Sandt (USAF RET)
BOSSIER CITY, LA- Services for Billy Joe Van Sandt, 90, will be held at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. with Ministers Tony and Robyn Highwood officiating. A committal service with military honors will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors from 2:00 p.m. until service time on Saturday, January 31, 2015.
Billy was born on March 17, 1924, in Archie, Missouri to parents, Samuel Vinton and Lillian Belle Van Sandt and entered into rest on January 28, 2015, in Bossier City, Louisiana. He answered the call of his country during WW II and Vietnam in the United States Air Force, retiring after 26 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 67 years Ruby G. Van Sandt; 2 brothers and a son- in- law, John Jacob Felux. He is survived by four children, Sandra Van Sandt Felux; Lt. Col. (Dr.) Donald Joe Van Sandt and wife Sally; Denise Van Sandt-Boyd and husband Lynn; Jeannie Van Sandt and one brother Sam; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Honoring Billy as pallbearers will be Dr. Joe Van Sandt, Minister Tony Highwood, Samuel Van Sandt, Scott LaCour, Bro. Calvin Hubbard, and Travis Schupp. Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Boyd, Hunter, and Jacob LaCour.
You may share words of comfort with the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Lynn Jackson McFadden
January 30, 2015
Dear VanSandt Family, I remember your mom and dad being so sweet and precious while I was growing up at Barksdale Baptist. Y'all are all in my prayers.
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
January 30, 2015
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Billy Joe VanSandt. our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Billy. And to Billy it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars while serving first in the U.S. Army Air Corps and then in the U.S. Air Force. Billy, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,061 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Billy's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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