Gary Sanford Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Rosemarie D.
August 31, 2020
It's been a while. Hope you are at peace. I know you are happy having your mom and dad there. Keep dad in line and tell him I said hi. Tell your mom I remember her with her long lovely curly hair and that great tan. I know yall are happy together but damn I wish we would of had more time. Love ya. Rose
Cindy Toms
January 13, 2013
Gary, You have been miss more than you know.There have been so many family and freinds miss you but your Mom miss you the most well you with your Dad,Donny,and Rufus let them no everybody miss and love them so Gary you are my angel now so you whatch over your family and freinds love you Happy belated New Year 2013
October 2, 2012
Gary, I can't believe that it's been over three years since you left us. Happy belated Birthday!! I miss you dearly. I love you and miss you cuz. Love always and forever your cousin Lisa
Lisa Chesley
September 21, 2010
Happy Birthday Gary! You are loved and missed everyday. Tell Donny and your dad that I love and miss them too.Love your cousin Lisa.
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Linda Messner
September 1, 2010
Gary I spoke with your Mother last night. She is doing fine. She told me she brought out your ashes and placed them on the bed. She said your cat put their paws around it like she was hugging them. She really misses you. Please tell Donny and your father we miss them too. It is hard to believe you left a year ago. Love and miss you. Aunt Linda.
Lisa Chesley
August 31, 2010
Gary I can't believe its been a year today when you left us to go be with your dad and Donny. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. You will be loved and missed forever. Love your cousin Lisa
sherri duling
June 7, 2010
Gary there isnt a day goes by that you arent in my thoughts and prayers. I miss and love you dearly.
Linda Messner
November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving, Gary. You will be greatly missed during the holidays. We all love you and miss you.
Amy Marshall Taylor
October 5, 2009
I had no idea of Gary's passing until yesterday. I remember Gary from bowling as youngsters! He was always so sweet and kind! I am very sorry for your loss Cindy! May GOD heal you and your family.
Lisa Chesley
September 24, 2009
Gary,
Happy Birthday! I didn't forget I knew your birthday was Monday. The first thing I did when I woke up was tell you Happy Birthday. I want you to know that I love you and I miss you. You were my baby cousin that loved his Power Rangers and Wrestling.Then you grew up to be a sweet and loving young man.We spent a lot of time together over the years.I will cherish all the memories and fun times that we shared. You will be loved and missed forever. Love Your Cousin Lisa.
jessica groves
September 10, 2009
gary words cant discribe how much i miss u and how i love u u were a great cousin and a wonderful friend i always new u had my back no mater what im glad i got 2 tell u i love u and got a big bear hug the night befor your death we had good times u always new how to make everyone laugh and crack a joke or do somethig goofy lol like i said good times i will always have u in my heart as well as donny and your dad make sure u watch over us love always and 4 ever your cousin jessica and thomas.
Megan Messner
September 9, 2009
I am sorry Gary you had to leave. At least you get to rest in peace. I hope you see your Dad up there. Make you watch over me. I love you, Gary.
Medical Staff at HCJW
September 8, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time of sorrow.
Mike Melton
September 6, 2009
I woke up today and the first thing I heard was that you passed away and I still can't believe it. I know we haven't seen each other in a long time, but growing up I looked at you like a little brother. It's just a shame that I didn't get to see you again. Everything that I've done in my wrestling career, I wanna dedicate to your memory. I'll miss you, friend.
September 5, 2009
Gary I will miss you and you will always will be in my heart forever. Love you Aunt Ginger
Linda Thurman
September 5, 2009
Cindy I just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and that if you need any thing we are just a call away,,I know we have lost touch over the years but you have always been like a sister to me remember all the good time..Gary was a nephew to me and a cousin to my kids I so sorry for your loss and just think Gary is with his dad now and in a better place He will be missed by us all...R.I.P. Gary you will be missed by us all..You will always be remembered and loved..Gary is your gaurdian angel and will be looking over you always...Love,Dennis and Linda Thurman
Ashlee Mark
September 5, 2009
Cindy,
There are no words for me to say to you at this time to change the way you feel. My heart aches for you. Please know that I am here for you today and every day that follows. You and your family are in my prayers.
Roberta and Chuckie Richardson
September 5, 2009
Cindy I am so sorry for your loss of Gary he was a wonderful kid. My prayers are with you.
Toni Taylor
September 5, 2009
Gary I cant believe ur gone. we used to have so much fun. Ill never forget that smile of urs. and the way u laughed! u could make everybody in the room laugh even if it wasnt even funny! u were always so sweet and always looked out 4 me, even if u were mad at me 4 sumthin! lol remember when neither of us was n school anymore and as soon as wed wake up wed call eachother and either ud be walkin 2 my house or Id b walkin 2 urs! and how ur mom used 2 make my food with no onions! U really were my best friend then. It sucks we grew apart so much. But I still loved u 2 death! Remember the day I beat u n Madden??? Dont lie, u didnt lemme win, I crushed u! :) Im gonna miss u Gary. Just wish I woulda got 2 c u b4 u left us. Cindy, Im so sorry and if u ever need anything please lemme no. I love u!
Kenneth Toms
September 5, 2009
Love you lil brother and miss ya. Kenneth & Family
September 5, 2009
RIP!!!!! Lil bro. You will be greatly missed. Sherri
Rose Davis
September 5, 2009
Cindy,our prayers are with you. We will always have a part of our heart missing now that Gary is with God. He was loved very much and thought of a lot. Gary was such a good,loving child and a good brother. You taught him that. Remember, God and Gary are watching over you, you are never alone.
September 5, 2009
Cindy,my thoughts and prayers are with you for the lost of your son. Gary was such a sweet young man. Love you always, Linda (sister)
September 5, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Gary will be so missed by everyone. We are praying that you will find the peace and comfort that can only come from our Loving Father God at this time and the days, weeks and endless times to come. Please let us know if we can help in any way. Love, Teresa & Larry Lata
The Chesley"s
September 5, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary Sanford at the river! Fun Times!!!
September 5, 2009
September 5, 2009
Gary,
you will definitely be missed and loved forever. We know your in a better place looking over us. Just know that you will never be forgotten.
RIP! Love Roger, Lisa, Brittany, Kristen, Anthony, Ellen, and Lori.
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