He is survived by his daughter Sarah (husband Matthew), his son Justin (wife Laura), his mom Ann (husband Mickey), his sister Ardie (husband Steve), his partner Roxanne (daughter Kimberly), and many family and friends too numerous to list but not forgotten. He was 64 years of age.
John was born in July 1955 in Eatonton, Georgia. After following in his father's footsteps and proudly serving in the United States Army, John spent many years working with Rollins Inc, as well as Peachford Behavioral Health.
John Sanderfer would be the first to tell you that he was a simple man. Whether spending quiet time by a lake with his fishing pole, enjoying a meal with his family, or strumming Eagles songs on his guitar, John lived every day on his terms. His fierce loyalty knew no bounds, and his son and daughter were the light of his life and his greatest accomplishments. He never met a stranger and he welcomed his children's spouses into the family, no questions asked, as well as their closest friends. If you needed a laugh, a story, or some sage advice, John delivered every time.
We will remember him for his jokes, his love of strawberry milkshakes and smoked wings, and the Classic Rock music that seemed to follow him wherever he went; along with a jovial "Now that's what I'm talkin' 'bout!" in agreement.
A small private funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 24 at Roswell Funeral Home, and will be streamed for the public. A larger traditional memorial service at the National Cemetery, open to all family and friends, will be held at a later date.
There is a GoFundMe organized by Jennifer McKinney which will help with final expenses and sponsor a local memorial for John: shorturl.at/dpBD6
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