Kenneth Bernard Sanford "Kenny Sam"

Kenneth Bernard Sanford was born to Robert Lewis Sanford Sr. and Vivian Baylock Sanford on October 22, 1957 in Houston, TX. His mother escorted him home on September 18, 2012. For the scripture says, to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age under Rev. Jones at First New Mount Calvary Baptist Church and continued his walk with the Lord at Greater True Light Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor T. O'Brien Berry. He graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School in 1976. Shortly thereafter; Ken met and married Rechellia Jackson and to this union two daughters were born: Valencia Sanford-Bates and De'Cassalyn Sanford. From a second union to Barbara Baldwin two more children came to be: Ja'Vodia Sanford and JerMichael Sanford. Before he departed this life, Ken enjoyed cross-country truck driving, spending quality time with his family and friends, fishing, and most importantly, swing-out/two-step dancing. He was affectionately known to those who loved and knew him best as the Swing-out King ("You Ont Know, Nuuk!") Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sr. and Vivian Sanford, two nephews, and one niece. In addition to his four children named above, Ken leaves to cherish his memory ten grandchildren; ChriSha English, Da'Vion Sanford, Aaleya English, Dezrae English, Zyriel Sanford, Tyler Moore, Teitaum Prentice, Zoeryah Prentice, Zehyana Prentice, and Tristian Moore. Six sisters; Shirley Emerson, Christine Mayes, Latitia Watson, Sandra Clark, Delores Sanford, and Vivian Sanford. Six brothers; Robert Louis Sanford, Jr., Raymond Sanford, Charles Lewis, Ray Emerson (Brother-n-law), Nethaneel Mayes (Brother-n-law), and Robert Watson (Brother-n-law). Two aunts; Clara Mae Sanford and Nellie Mae Banks. One uncle; William Sanford (Uncle Bill). His special daughter; Michelle Bates. Eleven nephews, ten nieces, and host of great nephews, great nieces, and cousins. His special friend; Emily Nathan and all other friends.