Charles Reginald "Chuck" Sanford Jr.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Charles "Chuck" Reginald Sanford, Jr. on June 19, 2024, in Winterville, North Carolina, surrounded by his wife and his daughter.
Chuck was born on December 21, 1939, in Williamson, West Virginia, to Margaret Surbough and Charles Reginald Sanford Sr. He graduated from Ashland High School in Kentucky in 1958, earned his Bachelor's Degree at Berea College in 1962, and received his Master's Degree in Business Administration from Ohio University in 1964. It was during his time at Berea College that he met the love of his life, Linda Seneker, and they married in 1962. Their love story was unparalleled, marked by their unwavering devotion and resilience through both joyous moments and health challenges in their later years.
Chuck spent most of his career as a Controller at Anchor Hocking in Lancaster, Ohio. In his free time, he dedicated himself to raising his family and supporting local Catholic churches and schools in various capacities. Upon retirement, Chuck and Linda moved to their dream home in beautiful Tellico Village, Loudon, Tennessee, where they spent 23 wonderful years. Here, Chuck played a pivotal role in establishing St. Thomas the Apostle Church, built in 2006. He was also instrumental in bringing a library to Tellico Village in 2016 and continued to provide his financial expertise to support its operations. Chuck proudly served in the Kiwanis Club, contributing to the community in numerous ways, including serving many a pancake. One of his proudest achievements was receiving the Catholic sacraments under the guidance of Father Ray after supporting the church for over 60 years.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda Seneker Sanford; children Marlee (Mike) Mayer, Reggie, Jaden (Regina) Phoenix, and Dana; grandchildren Amanda (Roger) Abernathy, Megan Davis, Molly Davis; and great-grandchildren Allie, Eliot, Delilah, and Beckham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Nancy (Bunk) Hatfield.
A funeral Mass will be held on July 2, 2024, at 11:00 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Visitation will take place prior to the Mass at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church at 1580 St. Thomas Way, Lenoir City, TN 37771.