Donald Edward Sanford

Don was born in Charlotte April 5, 1945. He graduated from Myers Park High School where he played football and ran track. He attended the University of North Carolina prior to joining the Navy, where served two tours and three campaigns in Vietnam. After his discharge, he finished his degree at UNC Charlotte in 1971.

Don worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years.

Don was married for 52 years to Beverly Shaw Sanford. He is survived by Bev, his son Zachary and his wife Meghan and daughter, Faith and his son Alex and wife Heather and grandsons Jacob and Carson. His daughter Courtney preceded him in death, along with his parents, Bill and Lucille Sanford.

Don is also survived by his brother Bill and wife Beverly and sister Ellen and husband Marcel along with many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held to celebrate Don on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Clemmons Presbyterian Church. A reception will be held immediately following the service. Masking and social distancing will be observed.

Don loved his best friend/wife and his children and grandchildren, his home, his extended family, beach music, and his private conversations with God. We will miss his great laugh and his love for us all.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in his memory to Clemmons Presbyterian Church, the Vietnam Memorial Foundation or the charity of one's choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.frankvoglerandsonsclemmons.com for the Sanford family.