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  1. Rest In Paradise Beautiful Man ๐Ÿ–ค

    When I come to the end of my journey
    And I travel my last weary mile
    Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
    And remember only the smile

    Forget unkind words I have spoken
    Remember some good I have done
    Forget that I ever had heartache
    And remember I’ve had loads of fun

    Forget that I’ve stumbled and blundered
    And sometimes fell by the way
    Remember I have fought some hard battles
    And won, ere the close of the day

    Then forget to grieve for my going
    I would not have you sad for a day
    But in summer just gather some flowers
    And remember the place where I lay

    And come in the shade of evening
    When the sun paints the sky in the west
    Stand for a few moments beside me
    And remember only my best.

    I Love You Sanford
    35 yrs of Unconditional Love

  2. My deepest condolences. Steve was a constant at our house when we were all young. We definitely shared some laughs and very good times. I will let Boyd know if his passing, and Shane as well.

  3. Lots of great memories of the early days at CBX and all the crazy times too. One of the first souls I met when I moved into my new adventure in Chic’s in the early 80’s. Rest in peace my ole’ friend.

  4. So sorry to hear about Steve I didn’t even know he was sick I would of went to see him ๐Ÿ˜ข my condolences to family

  5. Mike and Steve went back many years, when Steve lived in va beach. They went surfing countless times, partying and staying in trouble!! Countless good memories ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’™

  6. Grief is like the ocean it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm , and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is to learn to swim. RIP SANFORD

  7. We shared some good laffs as kids and i always envied your exciting and interesting life as a commercial fisherman. Though you’ve been gone from Chics beach and Ocean Park for some time, your legend lives on by the Bay. it is absolutely fitting that you ended up in Avon. Rest well my Friend and may peace be with your family and friends. “We shared the women, we shared the wine, you take my wave and i’ll break your spine!” “Take my Wave and I’ll Break your Face” – Jerry’s Kid’s 1979

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Steven E. Sanford

October 28, 2021

Avon – Steven E. Sanford, 59, died of natural causes at his Avon home October 28, 2021. Although he kept his spirits high, his health had been declining over the past few years. Steve was born in Virginia Beach. He worked on commercial fishing.

Steve leaves his mother Paige Carr and step-father Larry Carr of Chesapeake, VA; two brothers, Mark of the Eastern Shore of Virginia and Dirk of Virginia Beach, VA; his sister, Patty of Idaho; six nieces and nephews and, and host of good friends and neighbors including Pastor Gina Miller and her family of Avon.

A full obituary is pending.

As he would have wanted-plans are pending for friends and family to gather for a casual memorial celebration. Expressions of sympathy and comfort are welcome, via the on-line register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc was entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences

Erica Mason

Rest In Paradise Beautiful Man ๐Ÿ–ค When I come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And remember only the smile Forget unkind words I have spoken Remember some good I have done Forget that I ever had heartache And remember I've had loads of fun Forget that I've stumbled and blundered And sometimes fell by the way Remember I have fought some hard battles And won, ere the close of the day Then forget to grieve for my going I would not have you sad for a day But in summer just gather some flowers And remember the place where I lay And come in the shade of evening When the sun paints the sky in the west Stand for a few moments beside me And remember only my best. I Love You Sanford 35 yrs of Unconditional Love

Cyndi Layton DeRogatis

My deepest condolences. Steve was a constant at our house when we were all young. We definitely shared some laughs and very good times. I will let Boyd know if his passing, and Shane as well.

Leary Sink

Mark Im sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Benny

So sorry to hear about Steve passing ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™ for family you will be missed old friend

YVETTE Mayo

Lots of great memories of the early days at CBX and all the crazy times too. One of the first souls I met when I moved into my new adventure in Chic's in the early 80's. Rest in peace my ole' friend.

Rtseccombe@gmail.com

So sorry to hear about Steve I didn't even know he was sick I would of went to see him ๐Ÿ˜ข my condolences to family

Mike and sherry wood

Mike and Steve went back many years, when Steve lived in va beach. They went surfing countless times, partying and staying in trouble!! Countless good memories ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’™

keith matthews

Grief is like the ocean it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm , and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is to learn to swim. RIP SANFORD

Joey Mishkofski

We shared some good laffs as kids and i always envied your exciting and interesting life as a commercial fisherman. Though you've been gone from Chics beach and Ocean Park for some time, your legend lives on by the Bay. it is absolutely fitting that you ended up in Avon. Rest well my Friend and may peace be with your family and friends. "We shared the women, we shared the wine, you take my wave and i'll break your spine!" "Take my Wave and I'll Break your Face" - Jerry's Kid's 1979