Tommie Ray Sanford

Tommie Ray Sanford of Colmesneil passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025,

 at the Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Tommie lived in Colmesneil for many years.  He retired as a ship captain, and his love for travel began.  His strong personality and passion for people led him never to meet a stranger.  No matter where he might be, the grocery store or the gas store, he talked to everyone and helped them when needed. 

Being a very smart man, Tommie never let a problem go unsolved. He enjoyed restoring cars, working in the yard, and listening to music, especially Hank Snow and Hank Williams. He loved his dogs, but his grandsons and great-grandsons were the apple of his eye. His family meant the world to him.

Tommie was preceded in death by his parents, Horace Sanford and Earvil Kirby Sanford; his sister, Paula Adkins; his brother, Howard Sanford; and his grandson, Stephen Windham.

He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Sanford; daughters, Diana Southard and Teresa Worley; grandson, Jason Windham and wife, Kimberly; great-grandsons, Anthony and Austin Windham; brother, Bobby Sanford and wife, Vie; sister, Joyce Edgeworth and husband, John; brother-in-law, Jimmy Adkins; sister-in-law, Sue Sanford, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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