Hot Shot was a native of Vinton, LA where he attended Vinton High School and was a member of the High School Rodeo team where he rode bulls. After high school he joined the United States Marine Corp where he proudly served his country. He later moved to Johnson Bayou, LA where he worked in the oilfield and later retired as custodian at Johnson Bayou High School.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Claudelle Courvelle Sandifer of Sulphur, LA; his children, Angela Trahan (Glen) of Johnson Bayou, LA, Joni Bruks (Ivars) of Sulphur, LA; Dusty Sandifer (Juanita) of Johnson Bayou, LA, Robin Sandifer of Carlyss, LA, Toby Sandifer of Carlyss, LA, Veronica Conner (Darryl) of Many, LA, Scott Sandifer (Jenny) of Singer, LA; 18 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Grover & Nora Sandifer; his siblings, Horace, Pete, Jay, John D., Mutt, Hershal, Tommy, and Sis Sandifer.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will follow in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022 with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Visitation will resume on Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. until time of service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonsulphurmemorial.com for the Sandifer family.
