William "Billy Joe" Sanford, passed away at his residence on August 26, 2013. He was the beloved son of the late Fletcher and Bernice (Simmons) Sanford. Loving father of Anthony Sanford and his wife Bernice Jackson-Sanford of Boston, Jerold Sanford and his wife Brenda J. Sanford of Boston, and Cheryl Sanford and Lonnie Tucker of Boston. Cherished grandfather of Micah, Anthony Jr., Jerold Jr., Tyeshia, Tyricia, Tamyka and Shaneta; great-grand father of Jayden, Kurtis, Leilany, Dominque and Malakai. Dear brother of Larry Trimble and his wife Mildred of Kennesaw, GA, the late Tommy Lee Lott and Joseph Trimble. A memorial service will be held at a later date.