Max Sanford, Sr.

Max Sanford, Sr. passed away at his home Monday, February 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 87.

Max was born April 25, 1928 to John Sr. and Mildred Sanford in Runnells. He owned and operated Kirby Company West for 50 years. Max was a dedicated family man and worked three jobs to raise his nine children. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling and loved his dogs.

Max is survived by his children, Toni (Cameron) Golly, Vicki Sanford-Hiatt, Mark Sanford, Matthew Sanford, Martin Sanford, Monte Sanford, Michelle Sanford and Marti Holms; grandchildren, Shane, Brett, Jeremy, Max III, Dilan, Amy, Victor, Mandie, Marti K, Maddison, Jacob, Kristi, Vanessa, Martin Jr., Rita, Christopher, Katie and Kenzie; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rita; sons, Michael and Max Jr.; grandchildren, Dynamite and Joshua; and his sister, Helen German.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home directly followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family or Mercy Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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