Drucilla Elizabeth (Druie) Overby

Female 1884 - 1967  (82 years)


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  1. 1.  Drucilla Elizabeth (Druie) Overby was born 22 Jun 1884, Petersburg, VA; died 17 Jan 1967, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1900 Census
    Name: Druseller Oberby [Drucilla Oberby]
    Age: 15
    Birth Date: Jun 1884
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Petersburg Ward 5, Virginia
    Ward of City: 5th
    Street: Canal Street
    House Number: 258
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital status: Single
    Father's name: James Oberby
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Elizabeth Oberby
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Cotton Weaver
    Months Not Employed: 2
    Can Read: Yes
    Can Write: Yes
    Can Speak English: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    James Oberby 45
    Elizabeth Oberby 51
    Druseller Oberby 15
    Marion Oberby 14

    1910 Census
    Name: Denciler Sanford
    Age in 1910: 25
    Birth Year: abt 1885
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Petersburg Ward 4, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital status: Married
    Spouse's name: James E Sanford
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Native Tongue: English
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Years Married: 7
    Number of Children Born: 2
    Number of Children Living: 2
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    James E Sanford 24
    Denciler Sanford 25
    Ruby J Sanford 0
    Irvin L Sanford 5

    1920 Census
    Name: Drewry Sandford [Drucie Sanford]
    Age: 35
    Birth Year: abt 1885
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Street: Summet Road
    Residence Date: 1920
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital status: Widowed
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Laborer
    Industry: Silk mill
    Employment Field: Wage or Salary
    Home Owned or Rented: Rented
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Drewry Sandford 35 [[Drucie Sanford]]
    Irvin Sanford 13
    Ruby Sanford 10
    James Sanford 8

    1930 Census
    Name: Druie E Sanford
    Birth Year: abt 1884
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital status: Widowed
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Homemaker?: Yes
    Home in 1930: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Street address: Summit Street
    House Number: 116
    Radio Set: No
    Lives on Farm: No
    Age at first Marriage: 18
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Druie E Sanford 46
    James A Sanford 18 [son]
    Thomas F Marek 22 [son-in-law]
    Ruby L Marek 20 [daughter]
    James Overby 76 [father]

    1940 Census
    Name: Drewie Sandford
    Age: 54
    Estimated birth year: abt 1886
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital status: Widowed
    Relation to Head of House: Lodger [sister]
    Home in 1940: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia
    Street: Summit Street
    House Number: 2
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Petersburg, Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Occupation: Practical Nurse, private duty
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
    Class of Worker: Working on own account
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Maggie L Cooley 66
    Drewie Sandford 54


    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73952341/drucilla-elizabeth-sanford

    Ward W, Section 9, Square 3

    Died:
    Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Name: Druie Elizabeth Overby Sanford
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Death Age: 82
    Birth Date: 22 Jun 1884
    Death Date: 17 Jan 1967
    Death Place: Petersburg, Virginia
    Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic heart disease, diabetes, adrenal tumor
    Registration Date: 20 Jan 1967
    Father: James Andrew Overby
    Mother: Hester Daniels
    Spouse: James Edward Sanford
    Certificate Number: 1967000922

    Drucilla married James Edward Sanford 03 Mar 1903. James was born 11 Jan 1886, Petersburg, VA; died 27 Jul 1912, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Irvin Lawrence Sanford, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 May 1905, Petersburg, VA; died 21 Aug 1978, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.
    2. 3. Ruby Thomas Sanford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Nov 1909, Petersburg, VA; died 15 Mar 1993, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.
    3. 4. James Andrew Sanford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Feb 1912, Petersburg, VA; died 7 Oct 1979, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Irvin Lawrence Sanford, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Drucilla1) was born 4 May 1905, Petersburg, VA; died 21 Aug 1978, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1910 Census
    Name: Irvin L Sanford
    Age in 1910: 5
    Birth Year: abt 1905
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Petersburg Ward 4, Petersburg Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Father\'s name: James E Sanford
    Father\'s Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother\'s name: Denciler Sanford
    Mother\'s Birthplace: Virginia
    Native Tongue: English
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    James E Sanford 24
    Denciler Sanford 25
    Ruby J Sanford 0
    Irvin L Sanford 5

    1920 Census
    Name: Irvin Sandford [Sanford]
    Age: 13
    Birth Year: abt 1907
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Street: Summet Road
    Residence Date: 1920
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital status: Single
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Drewry Sandford [Drucie Sanford]
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Home Owned or Rented: Rented
    Attended School: yes
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Drewry Sandford 35 [Drucie Sanford]
    Irvin Sanford 13
    Ruby Sanford 10
    James Sanford 8

    1930 Census
    Name: Irvin L Sanford
    Birth Year: abt 1906
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1930: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Street address: Summit Street
    House Number: 135
    Home Owned or Rented: Rented
    Home Value: $10
    Radio Set: Yes
    Lives on Farm: No
    Age at first Marriage: 22
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father\'s Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother\'s Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Salesman
    Industry: Insurance Life
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
    Employment: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Irvin L Sanford 24
    Lucile B Sanford 23

    1940 Census
    Name: Lawrence Sanford
    Age: 34
    Estimated birth year: abt 1906
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: North Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Resident on farm in 1935: No
    Occupation: Traveling Salesman, W&R Rug Company
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
    Income: $2000
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Lawrence Sanford 34
    Lucille Sanford 33
    Irving L Sanford 5

    MILITARY RECORDS

    Name: Irving Lawrence Sanford
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Age: 35
    Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
    Birth Date: 4 May 1905
    Birth Place: Petersburg, Virginia
    Residence Place: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Registration Place: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Employer: Southern Bargain House Inc
    Weight: 198
    Complexion: Ruddy
    Eye Color: Brown
    Hair Color: Brown
    Height: 5 10
    Next of Kin: Lucile Virginia Sanford
    Household Members:
    Name Relationship
    Irving Lawrence Sanford Self (Head)
    Lucile Virginia Sanford Wife

    Birth:
    Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Name: Irving Sanford
    Social Security Number: 226-01-0410
    Birth Date: 4 May 1905
    Issue Year: Before 1951
    Issue State: Virginia
    Last Residence: 23803, Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia
    Death Date: Aug 1978

    Note: Place of Birth from WWII Draft Card

    Buried:
    Records from Blandford Cemetery
    http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=36522

    Interment Date: 8/23/1978
    Ward: TT
    Section #: 3
    Square: 5
    Location: W 1/2 CENTER

    Died:
    Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Name: Irving Lawrence Sanford Sr
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Death Age: 73
    Birth Date: 4 May 1905
    Death Date: 21 Aug 1978
    Death Place: Petersburg, Virginia
    Cause of Death: Cerebral vascular accident; cerebral arterioslerosis; diabetes
    Registration Date: 28 Aug 1978
    Father: Eddie Sanford
    Mother: Drusella Overby
    Spouse: Lucille V Sanford
    Certificate Number: 1978025945
    Occupation: Retired Civil Service, Federal Reformatory

    Irvin married Lucille Virginia Hudgins. Lucille was born 4 Apr 1907, Dinwiddie Co. VA; died 17 Jan 2007, Pawleys Island, Georgetown Co. SC; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Irvin Lawrence Sanford, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. Lucille Jacqueline Sanford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Sep 1930, Dinwiddie Co. VA; died 18 Sep 1930, Dinwiddie Co. VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.

  2. 3.  Ruby Thomas Sanford Descendancy chart to this point (1.Drucilla1) was born 7 Nov 1909, Petersburg, VA; died 15 Mar 1993, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1910 Census
    Name: Ruby J Sanford [Ruby T Sanford]
    Age in 1910: 0
    Birth Year: abt 1910 [abt 1909]
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Petersburg Ward 4, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Father\'s name: James E Sanford
    Father\'s Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother\'s name: Denciler Sanford
    Mother\'s Birthplace: Virginia
    Native Tongue: English
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    James E Sanford 24
    Denciler Sanford 25
    Ruby J Sanford 0
    Irvin L Sanford 5

    1920 Census
    Name: Ruby Sandford [Sanford]
    Age: 10
    Birth Year: abt 1910
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Street: Summet Road
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital status: Single
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Drewry Sandford [Drucie Sanford]
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Home Owned or Rented: Rented
    Attended School: yes
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Drewry Sandford 35 [Drucie Sanford]
    Irvin Sanford 13
    Ruby Sanford 10
    James Sanford 8

    1930 Census
    Name: Ruby L Marek
    Birth Year: abt 1910
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1930: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Street address: Summit Street
    House Number: 116
    Age at first Marriage: 19
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Operator
    Industry: Shirt Factory
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
    Employment: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Druie E Sanford 46 [mother]
    James A Sanford 18 [brother]
    Thomas F Marek 22 [husband]
    Ruby L Marek 20
    James Overby 76 [grandfather]

    1940 Census
    Name: Ruby S Marck [Marek]
    Age: 30
    Estimated birth year: abt 1910
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Home in 1940: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia
    Street: Summit Street
    House Number: 15
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Petersburg, Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: No
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Thomas H Marek 32
    Ruby S Marek 30
    Thomas W Marek 2
    Herbert C Marek 24 [brother-in-law]
    Charles A Marek 19 [brother-in-law]

    Birth:
    Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.

    Name: Ruby Thomas Marek
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birth Date: 7 Nov 1909
    Birth Place: Petersburg, Virginia
    Death Date: 15 Mar 1993
    Father: James E Sanford
    Mother: Druie Overby
    SSN: 230227189
    Notes: Oct 1948: Name listed as RUBY THOMAS MAREK; 06 Apr 1993: Name listed as RUBY MAREK

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150643536

    Records from Blandford Cemetery
    http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=28793

    Interment Date: 3/17/1993
    Ward: A. P. HILL
    Section #: 8
    Square: 5
    Location: E 1/2 2ND SE CORNER

    Died:
    Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Name: Ruby Thomas Marek
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Death Age: 83
    Birth Date: abt 1910
    Death Date: 15 Mar 1993
    Death Place: Petersburg, Virginia
    Cause of Death: Congestive Heart Failure; arteriosclerotic heart diseas
    Spouse: Thomas
    Certificate Number: 1993008996
    Occupation: Retired School Food Service

    Ruby married Thomas Harrison Marek. Thomas was born 21 Oct 1907, Petersburg, VA; died 29 Jun 1968, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co. NC; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Thomas Wayne Marek  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Infant Marek  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Jan 1935, Petersburg, VA; died 23 Jan 1935, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.

  3. 4.  James Andrew Sanford Descendancy chart to this point (1.Drucilla1) was born 27 Feb 1912, Petersburg, VA; died 7 Oct 1979, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1920 Census
    Name: James Sandford [Sanford]
    Age: 8
    Birth Year: abt 1912
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Street: Summet Road
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital status: Single
    Father\'s Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother\'s name: Drewry Sandford [Drucie Sanford]
    Mother\'s Birthplace: Virginia
    Home Owned or Rented: Rented
    Attended School: yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Drewry Sanford 35 [Drucie Sanford]
    Irvin Sanford 13
    Ruby Sanford 10
    James Sanford 8

    1930 Census
    Name: James A Sanford
    Birth Year: abt 1912
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Home in 1930: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Street address: Summit Street
    House Number: 116
    Attended School: No
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father\'s Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother\'s Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Pipe fitting
    Industry: Plumbing
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
    Employment: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Druie E Sanford 46
    James A Sanford 18
    Thomas F Marek 22 [brother-in-law]
    Ruby L Marek 20 [sister]
    James Overby 76 [grandfather]

    Birth:
    Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Name: James Sanford
    Social Security Number: 226-07-7196
    Birth Date: 27 Feb 1912
    Issue Year: Before 1951
    Issue State: Virginia
    Last Residence: 23803, Petersburg, Virginia
    Death Date: Oct 1979

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73952345/james-andrew-sanford

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73952345/james-andrew-sanford

    Died:
    Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Name: James Andrew Sanford
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Death Age: 67
    Birth Date: 27 Feb 1912
    Death Date: 7 Oct 1979
    Death Place: Petersburg, Virginia
    Cause of Deatah: Cardiac arrythmia; arteriosclerotic heart disease; diabetes
    Registration Date: 10 Oct 1979
    Father: James Edward Sanford
    Mother: Druicella Overby
    Spouse: Mary G Sanford
    Certificate Number: 1979030011
    Military Status: yes
    Occupation: Pipe Fitter, Allied Chemical

    James married Mary Louis Gibbs. Mary was born 7 Aug 1915, Dinwiddie Co. VA; died 19 Dec 1984, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. William Andrew Sanford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Oct 1944, Southampton Co. VA; died 27 Mar 2015, Virginia.
    2. 10. Clifford Sanford  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 11. Bettie Sanford  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Irvin Lawrence Sanford, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Irvin2, 1.Drucilla1)

  2. 6.  Lucille Jacqueline Sanford Descendancy chart to this point (2.Irvin2, 1.Drucilla1) was born 14 Sep 1930, Dinwiddie Co. VA; died 18 Sep 1930, Dinwiddie Co. VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2016

    Name: Lucille Jacqueline Sanford
    Birth Date: 14 Sep 1930
    Birth Place: Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Certificate Number: 1930036894

    Buried:
    Grave location:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69761244

    Records from Blandford Cemetery

    http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=46733

    Date of Death: 9/18/1930
    Interment Date: 9/18/1930
    Race: WHITE
    Sex: FEMALE

    Ward: TT
    Section #: 3
    Square: 5
    Location: W 1/2 2ND NW COR. HEADLINE

    4 DAY OLD INFANT DIED FROM CONVULSIONS FROM A HEMORAGE MOVED TO THIS LOCATION 01/20/2007

    Died:
    Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Name: Lucille Jacquline Sanford
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Death Age: 0
    Birth Date: 14 Sep 1930
    Death Date: 18 Sep 1930
    Death Place: Dinwiddie, Virginia
    Cause of Death: Convulsions, Intracranial hemorrhage from long delivery; use of forceps
    Registration Date: 1930
    Father: Irvin Sanford
    Mother: Lucille Virginia Hudgins
    Certificate Number: 1930023147


  3. 7.  Thomas Wayne Marek Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ruby2, 1.Drucilla1)

  4. 8.  Infant Marek Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ruby2, 1.Drucilla1) was born 23 Jan 1935, Petersburg, VA; died 23 Jan 1935, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Records from Blandford Cemetery
    http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=28825

    Notes/Remarks: STILL BORN BABY

    Date of Death: 1/23/1935
    Interment Date: 1/24/1935
    Race: WHITE
    Sex:
    Age:
    Parentage: THOMAS & RUBY MAREK
    Birthplace: PETERSBURG VIRGINIA

    Ward: LEE
    Section #: 13
    Square: 1 (W 1/2)
    Location: W 1/2 NW COR. FOOTLINE


  5. 9.  William Andrew Sanford Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Drucilla1) was born 28 Oct 1944, Southampton Co. VA; died 27 Mar 2015, Virginia.

    Notes:

    OBITUARY

    29-30 March, 2015; The Progress-Index

    https://www.vincentfh.com/obituaries/William-Bill-Sanford/#!/Obituary

    William "Bill" Andrew Sanford, 70, of Charles City, VA, formerly of Petersburg, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015.

    He attended Petersburg High School and graduated in 1963.
    His father, James Sanford, was also a plumber. He loved and adored his mother Louise.

    Billy owned Sanford Mechanical which provided services to ICI (now DuPont) for more than 20 years where his friend of 40 years, Danny Wiggins, worked by his side. While at ICI, Billy developed a close friendship with Frank and his wife Odelia. This 40 year friendship included annual fellowship over Thanksgiving dinners and enjoying Frank's famous Brunswick stew.

    Billy was a thinker who loved to design and fabricate the part(s) needed to repair or improve any situation. He was a perfectionist who took pride in his completed work. He loved gadgets and even after retirement, Billy helped his brother Cliff and nephew Jimmy with some of their projects in their mechanical business. The three of them had a strong bond of being there for each other as often as they could. Bill cared deeply for his brother and had great respect and admiration for his nephew. Karen has often said that Bill felt like Jimmy was more like a son to him than a nephew.

    Billy probably completed more on his bucket list than most of us ever will. He enjoyed a 2-week trip with his brother who piloted a small plane. They visited several small Bahamian islands. He's had numerous boats of all shapes, sizes and power. He spent much of his life on the ocean or on the James River. Upon his return, if he didn't have fish, he had a story. Many of the fishing stories included JJ. We'll just say they had many boating ?adventures.? One of Billy's fishing dreams came true when he traveled to Costa Rica with a long-time friend, Donnie Burton. Billy, JJ, Cliff, Donnie, and nephew Jimmy enjoyed fishing adventures in the Keys and Bahamas as well.

    Billy loved riding his motorcycle and rode as far as Miami to Maine where his sister Bettie lives. Billy enjoyed local riding with his pastor but only if he could ride in front of him due to Randy's Harley being so loud that it would drown out Billy's music. He also shared a very special relationship with his nephew, Gary, that included many motorcycle rides together and his niece, Elizabeth, who was very active in his life.

    Racing was Billy's second passion after fishing. He was a racing fan and enjoyed the thrill of watching his nephew, "Little Dave" race a dragster. Billy frequently rode his motorcycle to the races at Southside Speedway and Langley. He befriended Michael (a police officer), Michael's girlfriend and father; they enjoyed sitting together at weekly races.

    However, what Billy loved more than anything is Karen, his wife of 31 years. His last conversation with Karen this past week included "I may not have done everything right, but I always tried to do my best." Billy and Karen started every morning with a cup of coffee sitting side by side discussing the needs of the day or just silently being together. They supported each other throughout all of their responsibilities and shared the joys of the fruits of their labor. They spent many years enjoying their cottage at Boiling Springs Lake that Billy and JJ built. They looked forward to little things like snorkeling or sitting on the beach sharing fresh conch salad prepared by a Bahamian they befriended 20 years ago. Billy knew in his heart that Karen is committed to caring for her elderly mother, Judy. Billy devoted much of his time willingly and lovingly helping Karen with errands such as doctor and hair appointments for Judy. Billy had the true spirit of a loving husband doing all he could to make Karen's life secure and happy. They mutually shared their devotion for Blossom Mae their 13 year old puppy, often calling each other when apart and "speaking" to Blossom over the phone.

    Karen and Bill had 31 years of annual holiday celebrations with family and friends. For years they had an annual Halloween party for his grandson and 5 nieces and nephews. They loved sharing in the joys of birthday parties, attending the circus and other events with their 4 nieces and continuing the tradition with their 4 young grandnieces, nephew and granddaughter. Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners will have a missing place setting, but there will be fun memories of Bill's love of food that include roasted oysters, JJ's barbeque, seafood, wings and again, Frank's famous stew.

    Although Karen and Billy never had children of their own, they shared their love for Billy's daughter Stephanie and granddaughter Lulu. He was proud of Stephanie's work as a physical therapist assistant. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree and Billy and Stephanie had a father/daughter bond of love, care and humor. Stephanie's eyes light up as she shares some stories of her dad's mischievous and teasing ways. He was so proud to participate in his later years with Lulu's spiritual growth and interest in the church and church camp.

    Billy had a strong faith in the Lord and built a stronger faith over the last ten years as a member of Christ Community Church. Billy loved attending church and the fellowship socials. What he enjoyed most was the annual Iron Sharpens Iron men's fellowship retreat. Billy helped many people by contributing his plumbing, carpentry, and mechanic skills on mission trips with the church.
    Billy's love for God, family, friends, and community made Billy whole. I believe what Karen said is true when some of her last words to him were that she would be there when he took his last breath and at that same time he would be with God.

    Pain, sickness, suffering are hard to understand and leave so many of us asking why. Faith, love, hope are fruits of the spirit and this is what Billy believed until his last breath. Farewell William, Bill, Uncle Billy, Billy Sanford- The Plumber.

    William is survived by his wife of 31 years Karen Sanford; a daughter Stephanie Thompson; a granddaughter Mallory Thompson; a brother Clifton Sanford; a sister Bettie Johnson and many nieces and nephews.

    A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA 23140. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the memorial service.

    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Community Church, 9001 Richmond Road, Toano, VA 23168.

    Birth:
    Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2016

    Name: William Andrew Sanford
    Birth Date: 28 Oct 1944
    Birth Place: Southampton, Virginia
    Certificate Number: 1944052344

    Died:
    Ancestry.com. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

    Name: William Andrew Sanford
    Gender: Male
    Death Age: 70
    Birth Date: 28 Oct 1944
    Residence Place: Providence Forge, Virginia
    Death Date: 27 Mar 2015
    Death Place: Providence Forge, Virginia
    Obituary Date: 16 May 2015
    Spouse: Karen

    William married Ann Page Hold 17 Nov 1963, Dillon, Dillon Co. SC; divorced 22 Jan 1981, Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Stephanie Sanford  Descendancy chart to this point

    William married Karen Elizabeth Wood 2 Mar 1984, Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet]


  6. 10.  Clifford Sanford Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Drucilla1)

  7. 11.  Bettie Sanford Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Drucilla1)


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Stephanie Sanford Descendancy chart to this point (9.William3, 4.James2, 1.Drucilla1)