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Obituary For William Lee Sankey, Sr.
William Lee Sankey, Sr., 78, a resident of Montgomery, AL, departed this life on September 8, 2024, while hospitalized. He was the son of Charlie and Ora Sankey. He was the owner of FreshCraft Cabinets after completing 17 years of employment in the position of psychologist with the State of Alabama Corrections Department. A veteran of the Vietnam War era, he graduated from Carver High School in 1964 and from Alabama State University in 1968. Before being drafted for the Vietnam War, he worked on his doctoral degree at Emory University, Georgia. He is survived by two loving siblings, 4 children, the devoted mother of his children, his 2-year-old granddaughter, and other loved grandchildren, family members and friends.
The funeral service will be officiated at New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 901 Alexander Street, Montgomery, AL, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, AL. The remains will be open for viewing one hour prior to the funeral service.
E. G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home directing.
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Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray was sent for William Lee Sankey, Sr. - September 16, 2024
Tracy Marsh sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for William Lee Sankey, Sr. - September 15, 2024
Sending prayers and love to the family. Love Tracy & Zaire.
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Monica Walker sent Ocean Devotion for William Lee Sankey, Sr. - September 14, 2024
Monica...you and your family are in our prayers. Love...Derrick&Monica Walker
Remembering a great brother. Love ~ Your Sis, Hattie
William ("L"), my beloved brother and friend. Remembering you this special day and always. My Heartfelt Love, Hattie
To : The sankey family , so sorry to hear about your Loss . Jamie and I are sending our condolences to the family , praying for God to give you strength and co during this difficult time. May God welcome your love one into his kingdom with his open loving arms . Jamie and Bettye Wilson Charlotte ,North Carolina
Rest in Heaven Uncle L. Thank you for being a caring Uncle to our family, and a loving sibling to my Grandma. Love, Kaylyn
To Hattie and Ike...you and your entire family are in my thoughts and Prayers. Your dear brother was very special to me. I loved him like a brother. He will be sorely missed in this world.
With Heartfelt Sympathy, Benita Harris
Praying that God bless and be with your family in this difficult time. May the Lord comfort, give peace and strengthen you in the loss of your love one.
Peggy Roberson-Rogers, GW Carver Class of 1964 and ASU class of 1968
L you will be missed. Thank you for your patience while teaching me how to drive your VW stick shift back in the day. May your soul rest in peace. Sending sincere condolences to the family. ~Val Harris Bailey~
Thank you Uncle L for being the Greatest Uncle ever! We Love you and will miss you. Love, Teresa
I love you Uncle. Thank you for the great conversations we had. You left me with invaluable wisdom. God bless and I will miss you. Love, Bridget
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