David Keith Sanford

David Keith Sanford obituary

David Keith Sanford

David Sanford Obituary

Published by Legacy on Aug. 14, 2025.
David Keith Sanford was born June 7, 1940 in West Monroe, LA and passed away August 11, 2025 in West Monroe, LA at the age of 85.

David was a member of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church. A proud member of the Air Force, Vietnam Veteran and an Air Force Captain. David loved reading and was a comedian at heart with his one-liners and dry sense of humor. David loved doing yard work.

David was preceded in death by his daughter, Amber Sanford; parents, Samuel Sanford, Sr. and Claudia White Sanford; brothers, Sam Sanford, Jr., Jack Sanford, Lynwood Sanford, Fred Sanford.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Pam Sanford; sons, Brandon Sanford and Jason Sanford; step-daughter, Mandy Wilkins; sister, Beth Wilder; 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial will be held at a later date.

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