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Henry Sands Obituary

Henry R. Sands on Sunday, May 16, 2004. Recently retired from ALCOA after 43 years of service. Beloved husband of Debra Trom Sands. Step-father of Lisa Johnson Reitzell and Amanda Johnson Mott. Father of Stephen and David Sands. Brother of Jewel Shamblin Cline. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Aged 62 years. A native of Maryville, TN and a resident of Mandeville, LA for the past 17 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 3:00 PM from the Chapel of E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc., 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433. Visitation on Wednesday from 1:00 PM until service time. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attn. Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 are preferred.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on May 18, 2004.

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Melanie Mayer

May 19, 2004

Debbie and Family, you all are in my prayers. I am sorry for your loss. If there is ANYTHING I can do please do not hessitate to call on me. I wish I could take away your pain.

CINDY BEATTY

May 19, 2004

I am so sorry to hear about your husband, I recently lost my sister due to a car accident and I know what sorrow a loss like this can bring. I will be praying for you and your family I know there are no words that I can say to ease your pain except I care greatly and will keep you in my thoughts daily. Cindy from Chelsea & Scott

Carolyn Jeansonne

May 18, 2004

My heart is so saddened by the grief of what you, Debbie, and your family are going through. I wish I could take that sadness away but all I can do is pray that you get through this with the help of God.

I hope you know that you can count on me for anything in your time of need. Love, Carolyn Jeansonne

Barbara Valentino

May 18, 2004

Debbie,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. May your many good memories of Henry help to comfort you in your grief. You have my very deepest sympathy in the loss of Henry. Barbara

Ann Taylor

May 18, 2004

May God bless you and give you strength during this time of sadness. I have many fond memories of Henry. I am glad to have known such a fine man. With deepest sympathy...

The Staff of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home

May 18, 2004

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