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Gregory Sanford Obituary
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for Gregory Sanford
Van Pierce-Blount
August 29, 2025
My thoughts of Gregory are from 15th & Teen Place. We had So many fun times together. We were also Warwick High School class mates... had a Great time riding the bus Thoughts & Prayers to the family. Van
Your family at 51st street
August 28, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Dianne Thompson
August 28, 2021
Continue to rest easy Shorty
Jeanette Barnes
September 11, 2014
Brother Sanford and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God keep you and your family in peace and harmony. He will heal your womb. I will continue to keep you in my prayer. Jeanette Barnes
J P
September 6, 2014
May the family of my dear classmate (Last Sophomore Class of Huntington High School) be comforted by our savior's love.
Enora & Jerry Bond
September 6, 2014
Sharon, we wanted to let you know our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. If you need us for anything, we are a phone call away.
September 5, 2014
From the day I met Greg in 1960 (5 yrs old) he treated me like a brother. Donald White (another special friend) introduced us. I must stop and say “Mom and Pop” always treated Donald and me like sons. “The Boys” all called each other's parents Mom and Pop. Sharon and Teresa later treated us as big brothers. We went almost everywhere Greg went as a family. He even brought us to Murfreesboro, NC with him to the Family Reunions. Mr. Sanford let me say - I very much appreciate the time you spent taking our allowance playing cards and dominoes. It wasn't until I was grown that I began to realize all the lessons I learned about conflict without fighting, competition and being a man from that. All of us here need to spend time with young people. The lessons will take care of themselves. You can't take credit for all their accomplishments and you cannot take blame for all their failures.
When I think about Greg I think about FIRSTS. I will mention a few of the good FIRSTS. When we raced he was FIRST. Those short bow legs would be hauling! He was the FIRST to have his birthday each year since his was in February. He was the FIRST to play Boys Club Football (my Mom only let me play for one day!). He was the FIRST to have a girlfriend. Donald and I spent a lot of time at his girlfriend's house too. He was the FIRST to get a really nice car (a red Firebird). He was the FIRST to father a child. And the last time I saw him (at my Mothers – his Moms - funeral) He was the FIRST person I saw when I drove up to the funeral home. You get the picture.
The three of us spent the highs and lows of life together –and- separately. Each time we saw each other it was like it was just a second had passed since we last saw each other. I thank GOD for a true friend that I knew for 54 years. None of us know the day, time, or circumstances of our passing - so if you haven't accepted CHRIST do it now.
Pat Joyner & Family
September 5, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tim VENEY
September 5, 2014
Sorry for your lost Greg was a real good friend and a big brother to me when we played softball.
Debbie Sinclair
September 4, 2014
My condolences to the Sanford family. Grag and I were school friends and he will be missed.
Belinda Redcross
September 4, 2014
To the Sanford family,all of you are in my prayers. May God continue to bless and keep you.
Van Blount. (formerly Pierce)
September 4, 2014
To the Sanford Family, sorry to hear about your loss. Teen Place was the neighborhood hang out spot and Warwick High School bus rides was the places to be. We had so much fun joking and playing around. I think of though times and can't help from smiling and laughing.I know it's hard, but keep the memories of the happy times alive. I pray for God to keep you covered in his grace and mercy durning this time.
Earlene L. Haynes
September 4, 2014
May God continue to shine his light upon you. May you find comfort in the memories of your son, dad, brother, and grandfather. God Bless the Sanford Family.
Annette Crawley, HHS Class of 1973
September 4, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
family and friends at 235-51st steet
September 3, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. You will be truly missed "Shorty".
Gary Winship
September 3, 2014
To The Family of Greg Sanford, may you find peace at this difficult time and celebrate a life well lived. May GOD BLESS.
Mildred Jordan
September 3, 2014
Sorry to hear about cousin, Greg. God will give all of comfort. Love all of you.
September 3, 2014
God will take care of you and the family Jerry and u know this The Jackson Family
Jeffrey ( Bodine ) Gatling
September 3, 2014
My prayers and condolences are with you at this time of your lost.
Lloyd Barner
September 3, 2014
To the Sanford Family,
We are the Last Sophomore Class of Huntington High School(1973) Home of the Vikings. It was with great sadness to learn of the passing of Greg. He was a very wonderful and kind classmate.Gregory was a fixture in our lives, and we are thankful to God for allowing us to have the opportunity to get to know such a special person. We will always keep a candle lit in our hearts for you Gregory.RIP our brother, our friend and our classmate.Family, may God keep you in his care as you go through this difficult time.
The Last Sophomore Class of Huntington High School.(1973)
ramon/lamont batten
September 3, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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