Sanford M Hussey went to be with Jesus and his ancestors on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. He battled a long illness that took him from his devoted family. He was born April 11, 1940 in Banks, Alabama and lived to be a ripe young age of 82. Mr. Hussey was the owner of Hussey’s Tire Jungle, which was in business for over 35 years. He will be remembered as the self-proclaimed “Tire Doctor”, his silly sense of humor and the famous slogan for the business, “Got A Minute”! He was a devoted man of God and made a tremendous impact on everyone he knew. He never met a stranger and always had a nickname for everyone he met. His impact will be felt for many years to come and in his famous words, “say, on me!”, “right on” and “just be sweet.”
He was preceded in death by his parents William Byrd Hussey and Ruby Pearl Morgan, his first wife and mother of his children, Janice M. Culpepper Hussey, 5 brothers and 1 sister. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Rita Mehaffey Hussey and sister, Linda Townsend (Andrew).
He was a devoted father to Alan Hussey (Sharon), Chris Hussey (Pam), and Sandy Hussey (Michelle); Stepchildren Tami McDonald, Richard Wyrosdick and Scott Wyrosdick
Grandfather to A.J. Cody, Kegan, Jade, Morgan, Jessica, Kindell, Nick, Carsen, Catherine, Jami, Joseph, Eric; Great- grandfather to Peyton, Kennedy, Benjamin, Richard, Mandi, Ellison, Harper, Ridge, Devin, Mackenna, Madisyn, Kaylee, Damion, Kira, Jacey, Suzy, Eli, Norah and Delilah. All of whom cherished him and will miss him tremendously.
Family will receive friends Sunday, July 17th from 3:00 – 5:00 pm for visitation and funeral services will be Monday, July 18th at 1:00 pm, all at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 3770 Highway 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36867. Graveside services will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, directly behind the funeral home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shphenixcity.com for the Hussey family.
