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Jimmy Carl Sanford, 77, of Pinehurst, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Born on Nov. 1, 1935 in Borger, TX., to his parents, Clara Bell (Middlebrooks) Sanford and Robert Sanford, he had lived in Orange for the past two years and he previously resided in Carthage.

Jimmy worked as an electrician in the construction industry and was of the full gospel faith. He loved and enjoyed spending with his family, fishing and listening to country music.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife of over 50 years, Nancy Sanford of Pinehurst; his daughters, Annette Howard and husband, Robert of Orange, Michele Krieg of Conroe, Donna Sieber and husband, Mike of Longview and Jami Gren and husband, Timothy of Goose Creek, SC; his sister, Jo Lundegreen of Amarillo; his brother, Earl Sanford of Amarillo; his grandchildren, Angelika Taylor, Scooter Howard, Shannon Howard, Cody Howard, Desiree’ Howard, Eli Krieg, Misty Lagrone, Windy Lagrone, Magan Gren and Savannah Gren; 12 great grandchildren and numerous members of his extended family.

A memorial service to remember his life will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Well of Hope Church, 120 Bland Drive (Next to Walgreens) in Bridge City with the Rev. Rudy Elizondo, officiating. The family will gathering at the church after services to visit with the friends who have attended.

Cremation arrangements and assistance have been provided to the family by Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.