George Sanford life came to an end on Monday, December 15, 2025 at the age of 74 at Alive Hospice Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Sanford was born April 27, 1951 in Williamson County, Tennessee to the parents of George Rush and Tina Louise Nevils.
George leaves to cherish his many memories, his devoted wife, Bernice Sanford; daughter, Arita (Michael) Jones; son, Travis (Inta) Sanford; grandchildren, Jamison Jones, Madison, Jones and Emery Sanford; sisters, Anita Nevils Black, Sheryl Rush and Evelyn Rush; sisters-in-law, Mary Frances (Eugene) Leach, Rose Nevils, Betty Burns; brother-in-law, William (Beatrice) Burns and Michael Burns; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mr. Sanford will lie in state on Friday, December 19, 2025 from 1 until 5 at the funeral home.
Visitation with family Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 10 until 11 at West Harpeth Primitive Baptist Church, 4141, Franklin, Tennessee with funeral to follow. Elder Bernard Jones, officiating, Elder Hewitt Sawyers, Eulogist.
Interment Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Tennessee.
Simyka Carlton sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for George Sanford - December 17, 2025
Sincerest condolences
Bernice..Travis..Rita & Families We are sending our deepest condolences to you in prayer and with love. God is a provider thru all our pain n need. TRUST HIM!!! Sincerely... MARY..Lisa n Kevan Baugh
Sending prayers and heartfelt condolences to all the family may God continue to bless you.
Sanford Family, I send my heartfelt sympathy. I met George when I attended Fowles Street Church of Christ. I was fourteen. I thought he was the nicest person. I always admired his gentle spirit. He will be greatly missed.
We are sad to hear the news of George`s passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Jimmy has many fond memories of working with him at the Fire Dept. As a matter of fact we were talking about those days earlier this week. God be with yall is our prayer.
I've known George sense I was a teenager. I remember him dating my sister Bernice, taking me to basketball practice and listening to music. He's always been a big part of the family for as long as I can remember. We worked together at the fire department, where we had many good times. Till this day, I remember a sermon he preached and till this day it's remains one of my top Three sermons I ever heard. He was the patriarch and the spiritual leader of this family for years. His passing is going to leave a lasting whole in this family for years to come, until our healing come. Very much heart broken for his loss. Our family will be forever grateful to him for the contribution he made to all of us. God bless the Family.
Bernice. You and your family have our sincerest condolences on George's passing. May God give you all comfort and peace as only he can give. Lucile Williams, Sonya Williams, and Cassandra Pillow
I am very saddened to hear of the loss of George Sanford. To the family, please know that my heartfelt prayers and condolences are extended to you during this difficult time. May GOD comfort and keep you all πππ
Bernice we are saddened by the loss of George my classmate, praying π for strength for you and your family β€οΈ Lois and Deborah
My deepest condolences to the Sanford and friends. Annette R
My condolences for your family in this difficult time. May God comfort you all.
To our Franklin family...we are soo very sorry for your loss of George. Our hearts go out to you. George was a great man and I loved our discussions on politics and current events. Deepest condolences family
Our deepest sympathy to the Sanford/ Burns families in the loss of their loved one, rest in eternal peace George.
Condolences to the family and friends with love and healing prayers.Rose Locke Jordan,Gwen Locke Coffey and the Locke family.
Bernice, Travis and AritaβI literally have no words to describe how much sadness I feel for you all right now. George was not just my cousin, he was a friend. Please know that I am praying for you all and know that God keeps His promises; He will never leave you or forsake you. Keep George's memories in your heart forever and always remember the good times. Much love to you and the family. PeeWee
Bernice, my deepest sympathy and condolences are with you and your family and friends..R.I.P. Georgeπππππ½
I love you all. β€οΈ
- Delmont
With Sympathy my heart go out to the sanford family they are great peoples with love DorothyCannon and Family
Condolences to the Family in the Loss of your Love one.
My sincere and deepest condolences to the family during your time of bereavement. May GOD continue to bless and keep you.
To The Family Very Sorry For Your Loss My Condolences Are With You.
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