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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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Simyka Carlton sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for George Sanford - December 17, 2025

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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 Aritaโ€”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. George๐Ÿ•Š๐Ÿ•Š๐Ÿ•Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

Frances Hatcher

I love you all. โค๏ธ

- 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 Prayers๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ’œ

Mary Scruggs

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

Waters Funeral Home, Inc. | Franklin, TN

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