Obituary of LOTHAIR JESSIE SANFORD

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - November 5, 1996 

Lothair Jesse "Jutt" Sanford, 82, of 213 Southampton Road, died Nov. 4, 1996, in Southampton Memorial Hospital. 

Mr. Sanford was a native of Springfield, S.C., and was the son of the late J.J. and Julia Garrick Sanford. He was a retired production manager at St. Regis Paper Co. after 34 years of service. He was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church; a member of the Cypress Cove Country Club and a charter member of the Hunterdale Ruritan Club. Mr. Sanford served on the original board responsible for bringing the YMCA to Franklin. 

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mabel Drake Sanford; two sisters, Dollie S. Gunter of Greer, S.C. and Julia S. Kittrell of Springfield; and numerous nieces and nephews including Danny and David Drake of Newsoms. 

The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms, by the Rev. Derek Koolman. Memorials may be made to the Franklin Rescue Squad of the Barnes United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Betty Darden, 33701 Statesville Road, Newsoms, Va. 23874. Wright Funeral Home is in charge or arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7

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Lothair Jesse "Jutt" Sanford, 82, of Franklin, died 4 Nov 1996 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. He was a retired production manager with St. Regis Paper Co. and a native of Springfield, S.C.

A graveside service was held 6 Nov 1996 in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms, with Rev. Derek Koolman officiating. Memorials were directed to Franklin Rescue Squad and Barnes United Methodist Church.

––– Transcript –––

LOTHAIR JESSIE SANFORD

Lothair Jesse "Jutt" Sanford, 82, of 213 Southampton Road, died 4 November 1996 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. 

Mr. Sanford was a native of Springfield, S.C., and was the son of the late J.J. and Julia Garrick Sanford. He was a retired production manager at St. Regis Paper Co. after 34 years of service. He was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church; a member of the Cypress Cove Country Club and a charter member of the Hunterdale Ruritan Club. Mr. Sanford served on the original board responsible for bringing the YMCA to Franklin. 

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mabel Drake Sanford; two sisters, Dollie S. Gunter of Greer, S.C. and Julia S. Kittrell of Springfield; and numerous nieces and nephews including Danny and David Drake of Newsoms. 

The graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday [6 November 1996] in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms, by the Rev. Derek Koolman. Memorials may be made to the Franklin Rescue Squad of the Barnes United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Betty Darden, 33701 Statesville Road, Newsoms, Va. 23874. Wright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  

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| Field | Value                                          |
| Name  | Lothair Jesse "Jutt" Sanford                   |
| Age   | 82 years                                       |
| Birth | 1914 (estimated); Springfield, S.C.            |
| Death | 4 November 1996; Southampton Memorial Hospital |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                         | Relationship      | Residence                            |
| Lothair Jesse "Jutt" Sanford | Decedent          | 213 Southampton Road                 |
| Mabel Drake Sanford          | Wife              | [Not specified]                      |
| J.J. Sanford                 | Father (deceased) | [Not specified]                      |
| Julia Garrick Sanford        | Mother (deceased) | [Not specified]                      |
| Dollie S. Gunter             | Sister            | Greer, S.C.                          |
| Julia S. Kittrell            | Sister            | Springfield, S.C.                    |
| Danny Drake                  | Nephew            | Newsoms, Va.                         |
| David Drake                  | Nephew            | Newsoms, Va.                         |
| Rev. Derek Koolman           | Officiant         | [Not specified]                      |
| Mrs. Betty Darden            | Memorial contact  | 33701 Statesville Road, Newsoms, Va. |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot  |
| Date     | 5 November 1996      |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired production manager at St. Regis Paper Co. after 34 years of service  
• Member of Springfield Baptist Church  
• Member of Cypress Cove Country Club  
• Charter member of Hunterdale Ruritan Club  
• Served on board that brought YMCA to Franklin  
• Spouse's birth name was Mabel Drake  
• Also known as "Jutt"

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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