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James Wilbert Sands

Birth	:	10 Apr 1939 Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	20 Mar 2019 Dobson, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Believers Baptist Church Cemetery, Ararat, Patrick County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.5817720, -80.4904290
Description	:	Mr. James Wilbert Sands, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born on April 10, 1939 in Stokes Co. the son of the late Jim Odell Sands and Zonie Elder Cox Sands. Mr. Sands retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. as lead mechanic with 37 years of service. He was a founding member of Believers Baptist Church in Ararat, VA., where he helped build with other church members. Other than his church, Mr. Sands passion in life was racing. He loved everything from the dragstrip to the dirt track. He was... Read More	Mr. James Wilbert Sands, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born on April 10, 1939 in Stokes Co. the son of the late Jim Odell Sands and Zonie Elder Cox Sands. Mr. Sands retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. as lead mechanic with 37 years of service. He was a founding member of Believers Baptist Church in Ararat, VA., where he helped build with other church members. Other than his church, Mr. Sands passion in life was racing. He loved everything from the dragstrip to the dirt track. He was the lead mechanic for Sands Racing Team #99 and dearly loved everyone associated with the race team. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Moss Sands; a son, Christopher Dean Sands and his brother, Ronald Sands. He is survived by two sons, Dale Sands and Dewayne Sands (Tammy); a daughter-in-law, Tammy Penley Sands; 9 grandchildren, Oshen, Justin, Ashley, Todd, Stephanie, Jordan, Sydney, Mason and Curtis; 10 great-grandchildren, Mia, Ayden, Riley, Parker, Logan, Jonathan, Kyleigh, Tyler, Ellie and Addison. He is also survived by his work friends from R.J. Reynolds and his racing families from Friendship Speedway and Farmington Dragway. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Believers Baptist Church in Ararat, VA with Bro. Dewayne Sands, Bro. Don Ball and Dale Sands officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday evening, March 23, 2019 at the church. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: Believers Baptist Church Building Fund, 288 Homeplace Rd., Ararat, VA 24058. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Terry Hiatt and family, Meals on Wheels, Mountain Valley Hospice, Pilot Mountain Medical and Sylvia Sands for all the love and support shown throughout Wilbert’s time of need. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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James Wilbert Sands's memorial is located at: Believers Baptist Church Cemetery, Ararat, Patrick County, USA.
When did James Wilbert Sands death?
James Wilbert Sands death on 20 Mar 2019 in Dobson, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Wilbert Sands's memorial?
Latitude: 36.5817720
Longitude: -80.4904290

Family Members:

Parent

Zonie Elder Cox Sands

(1916 - 1998)

Spouse

Nannie Sue Christine Moss Sands

(1940 - 2016)

Siblings

Ronald Rayford Sands

(1937 - 2018)

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