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James Sanderson Obituary
Chesapeake - James Allen Sanderson, Sr. (Jimmy), 79, passed away July 9, 2017 after a brief illness. Jimmy was born in Lumberton, NC to the late James and Sarah Caulder Sanderson.
Jimmy was a drywall contractor for over 60 years. He was a member of the Prayer Warriors Sunday School class of Deep Creek Baptist Church. Jimmy was a Life Member of the Virginia Bass Masters Association. He was also an avid supporter of Ducks Unlimited and the Back Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Left to cherish his memory is loving wife, Joanne M. Sanderson; his daughter, Ruby Costanza and her husband Marvin; his sons, David K. Sanderson and his wife Esther, and James A. Sanderson, Jr.; his sisters, Helen Poore, Shelby Harris, Mary Scott and Cheryl Deel; his brother, Joe Benton; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services,1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Buddy Hoggard officiating, with a reception to follow. Memorial donations may be made in Jimmy's memory to Back Bay Wildlife Refuge 1324 Sandbridge Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to view the service and leave a condolence to the family.
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James Allen Sanderson Jr.
April 18, 2021
Jimmie Sanderson is the greatest man I ever knew. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him. Jimmie has left an impression on me that will not only benefit me, but many others. There are people today who are getting to know Jimmie without even seeing him. Whenever I'm complimented on my work they hear about Jimmie. When I'm complimented on my work it's because our Lord chose to make Jimmie Sanderson my dad. I am so proud of my dad and all he had accomplished. I'm going to miss all the good times we would have had. I look forward to the day when we will work together again....with Jesus. Amen
Peter Costanza
January 31, 2018
Peter Costanza
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Peter Costanza
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Peter Costanza
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Peter Costanza
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Peter Costanza
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Tim Ross
August 10, 2017
RIP my friend.
Bill McBurney
July 12, 2017
God brought you home Jimmy and I'll see you at The gate on your other side of the fence I hope. We had a special day that day that only the creator of all life could arrange . Bill McBurney Ambassador Guides Lake Powell
July 12, 2017
God speed JIMMY
Earlene Galiardi
July 11, 2017
In loving memory of Uncle Jimmy! Heaven has gain and the angels are rejoicing, although we struggle with the grief of loss and our hearts are heavy. We know he too is rejoicing and would want us to celebrate his life with joy! One day we will see you again.
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