A memorial service for Gerry Don Sandifeer, of Emory, will be held later in the spring.
Mr. Sandifeer, 80, died on February 8, 2025, from lymphoma, with his sons by his side. He was born on November 11, 1944.
Mr. Sandifeer was an Army veteran and volunteer fireman. He worked for Dr. Pepper for 43 years. He had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a master carver, making intricate canes and figurines, and also made beautiful leatherwork, crafting belts and wallets. He was a handyman who could fix or build anything. His greatest joy was his grandchildren and he cherished every moment spent with them.
Mr. Sandifeer is survived by his two sons, Kevin Lee Sandifeer and wife Hannah, and Scott Alan Sandifeer and wife Jane; two granddaughters, Abby Sandifeer Foster and husband Brandon, and Lacey Sandifeer; four step-grandchildren, Brad Bemis and wife Kayla, and Brandon Bemis and wife Rachel, and AJ and Ella; four great-grandchildren, Kyleigh Bemis, Jaxon Bemis, Jeremiah Bemis and Dominic Holguin; three nieces; and a host of cousins that he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Verna Sandifeer; father, OL (Buck) Sandifeer; brother, Jerry Dell Sandifeer; and wife, Mary Lynn Sandifeer.