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1937
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2017
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Michael Sancomb Obituary
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Morgan and Beebe Sutton.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Rotureau Sancomb, of Savannah, two daughters, Daina Sheffield (Christopher) of Savannah, Sharon Ballinger (Joe) of Helen, GA, and one son, Michael M. Sancomb, Jr. of Savannah. He is also survived by one brother, Patrick Sancomb of McIntosh County, GA., step-brother and sisters, Fred (deceased), Gus (deceased), Caroline, and Betsy, also eight grandchildren, Thomas, Brandi, Heather, Mandy, Morgan, Samantha, Brittany, and Michael III, and six great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Cayden, Chase, Landon, Savannah, and Clayton, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Fox & Weeks, Islands Chapel.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Dr. Gifford Lorenz, Dr. Dorsey Flanders, Fr. Patrick O'Brien, John Burke, Bob Mims, and Hugh Mahaney for their care and friendship.
Remembrances may be made to the American Lung Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Sancomb
4 Entries
Mike O'Quinn
June 1, 2017
Our sympathy to the family. Mike was a well known and loved man. All the boating industry will miss him. Mike our thoughts are with you.MIke O'Quinn, JuJUan @Spec Harper
Chuck Eaton
June 1, 2017
I first knew Mike as a business competitor. Tidewater was a place I could confidently send a customer knowing that the customer would be well treated.
I learned a lot from Mike. He was a trusted friend!
Leo Dixon
May 30, 2017
Dear Daina, so sorry to hear about your dad. I will be thinking of you in this time of sorrow. love you dearly, Leo
Ann Nguyen
May 30, 2017
Caring for Mr. Sancomb at the end of his life was such an honor. The love exhibited from his family showed me what a great person he was. My condolences to his family and especially his wife Mrs. Shirley. You are all in my prayers.
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