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James Sanderson Obituary
BEDFORD James Acton "Uncle Jimmy" Sanderson, 95, of Big Island, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bedford County on Feb. 17, 1914, a son of the late Charles Acton Sanderson and Josephine Hodges Sanderson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Todd "Lucy" Sanderson, five brothers and one sister.
Jimmy was a simple man who enjoyed life to the fullest and will be sadly missed. He was a retired farmer and was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
He is survived by many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Sedalia Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Wilkerson officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Campbell's Rest Home.
Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main St., Bedford, (540) 586-7360.
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Brad Brown
December 21, 2009
Oh Uncle Jimmy.....I will miss you very much. Hope you and Lucille are finally united. You are without a doubt the nicest man I ever met.
Josie's Son....Bradley.
Edith Fensom
December 19, 2009
Ashby's mother Maria Watson Fensom always thought a lot of Uncle Jimmy and Lucille. Our deepest sympathy.
Edith and Ashby Fensom
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