Robert H. Sanford
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Robert H Sanford,78,
6592 State Route21, went to be with his Lord on Monday (May 16, 2005) at the Veterans Administration Medical Centerin Bath. .
Born in Elmira, February 8, 1927, the son ofHarvey A. andConstance Spencer Sanford,he had most of his early years in Whitney Point, and in the Hornell area since1977. He was employed as a Dam Operatorfor the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, at the Almond Dam Facility prior to hisretirement in 1987. He was a veteran ofthe US Army and Merchant Marines. He wasa founder of the Fellowship Baptist Lighthouse Church of Unadilla, a member ofthe Bennetts Creek Bible Church where he was aDeacon and devoted Sunday School Teacher..
He was predeceased by his wifeBarbara Whitbeck Sanford in 1996, and two sisters, Joyce Dean, and Helene Cook.
He is survived by one daughter, Laura (Dan) Warriner ofHornell, 5 Sons, Timothy (Patty) Sanford of Randolph; Harvey (Cathy) Sanford ofLisle; Matthew (Terri) Sanford of Hornell, Joel (Kammi) Sanford of Bath, andBenjamin (Fazi) Sanford of Maryland. One brother, Harlan (Jean) Sanford of CA,18 grandchildren, several nieces & nephews.
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The family will be presentto receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the BennettsCreek Bible Church, 3740 State Route 248,where funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 PM, with Rev.Richard Johnson officiating. Burial willbe in Bennetts Creek Cemetery.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: The BennettsCreek Bible Church % Rev. Richard Johnson,
1766 Cemetery Hill Road, Rexville, NY ,14877.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to BROWN & POWERS FUNERALHOME, 6 Spruce Street, Canisteo, NY.