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George Sanford

Passed 12/15/2025

Obituary For George Sanford

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.


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Chris Spencer

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

Mary Baugh & Family

Sending prayers and heartfelt condolences to all the family may God continue to bless you.

Gwen Coffey

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.

Deborah Murdic

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.

Shirley and Jim Harper

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.

Michael Burns

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

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 πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

Eula Hendricks

Bernice we are saddened by the loss of George my classmate, praying πŸ™ for strength for you and your family ❀️ Lois and Deborah

Delores & Deborah Claybrooks

My deepest condolences to the Sanford and friends. Annette R

Annette Rrussell

My condolences for your family in this difficult time. May God comfort you all.

Tommy Jordan Sr

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

Dorian Beatty

Our deepest sympathy to the Sanford/ Burns families in the loss of their loved one, rest in eternal peace George.

Fred C. Leach

Condolences to the family and friends with love and healing prayers.Rose Locke Jordan,Gwen Locke Coffey and the Locke family.

Marilyn Jordan

Bernice, Travis and Aritaβ€”I 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

MARGARET NEVILS

Bernice, my deepest sympathy and condolences are with you and your family and friends..R.I.P. GeorgeπŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸ½

Frances Hatcher

I love you all. ❀️

- Delmont

Delmont

With Sympathy my heart go out to the sanford family they are great peoples with love DorothyCannon and Family

Dorothy Cannon

Condolences to the Family in the Loss of your Love one.

Dwight W and Peggy J Coffee

My sincere and deepest condolences to the family during your time of bereavement. May GOD continue to bless and keep you.

Rose Davis

To The Family Very Sorry For Your Loss My Condolences Are With You.

James & Alice Hughes Harlan

Love and PrayersπŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸΏπŸ’œ

Mary Scruggs

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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