Services for Capt. Sandridge...............
On Jun 16, 2015, at 9:45 PM, Mildred Sandrdge <gsandr9002@aol.com> wrote:
Would you please do me a favor. I am having a celebration of life for my husband, Leonard Graham Sandridge. He passed away on December 3, 2014. The celebration is on July 18, 2015 at 2:00 PM.in Roanoke, Virginia, at Evergreen burial Park. Can you get the word out to the members. Thank you.~ IN MEMORY ~
Army Air Corps veteran, C&S/DL Capt.
Leonard Graham 'Sandy' Sandridge
February 15, 1921 ~ December 3,
2014
To view/sign the online guestbook please
visit http://www.oakeys.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1470966
Personal condolences may be sent to the
family at 16 Zimmerman Road, Blue Ridge, VA 24064-2170 ... (540) 977-2661 or
(540) 977-5279.
The obituaries below note that a private
memorial service will be held at a later date honoring the life of Captain
Sandridge.
Should we hear more we will be sure to
pass along the information.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the
PCN
Obituary.........................
Leonard Graham Sandridge (Sandy)
On Weds, Dec 3, 2014, Sandy, as he was
affectionately known by his friends, died peacefully in Roanoke with his loving
wife of 22 years, Mildred Townsend Sandridge, by his side. Sandy was born Feb
15, 1921. Sandy, or Graham, but rarely Leonard, Sandridge was born in Roanoke
where he returned in 1992 after having lived in New Orleans from 1947 after
serving in WWII in the Pacific for two years as a pilot with the Army Air Corps.
He flew with Delta Airlines until forced to retire, kicking and screaming, in
1981 when he turned 60. In his retirement, he volunteered as a pilot for the
humanitarian organization Project Orbis for five years. Orbis, an organization
supporting an eye surgical air theatre provided treatment across the globe. He
remained active in aviation through his late 70's flying single engine airplanes
with his daughter, Dr. Amy Leona Sandridge, of Metairie, who survives him. Sandy
who was predeceased by his son Roger in 2001 was survived by Amy's daughters
Michael Lucinda Jane and Isis Magdalena Greer and his granddaughters, Dr. Layne
Sandridge of Phoenix, Ariz and Dr. Lindsay Sandridge Domiano of Hammond,
daughters of Roger and Mrs. Roger (Barbara) Sandridge of Hammond. The family
will have a memorial honoring the life of Sandy at a later date.
.Published in The Times-Picayune from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18,
2015
- See more at: http://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?n=Leonard-Graham-Sandridge&pid=173888347#sthash.9T6lD37k.dpuf
- See more at: http://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?n=Leonard-Graham-Sandridge&pid=173888347#sthash.9T6lD37k.dpuf
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BIOGRAPHY www.oakeys.com
On Wednesday, December 3, 2014, Leonard Graham Sandridge at the age of 93 took his final flight from home in Blue Ridge, VA in the care of his loving wife of 22 years, Mildred Townsend Sandridge. He was known as “Sandy” by many of his aviation friends. He served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps. during WW II in the South Pacific for two years. Following this, he had a 30-year career as a pilot for Delta Airlines. As a child on the early Roanoke airport, Graham spent time washing planes for local pilots in hopes of hitching a ride. He was always known for his humor and wit. He was member of the Quiet Birdmen and Delta Golden Wings. Following his retirement from Delta, he served as a volunteer pilot for a humanitarian organization, Project Orvis. The airplane was outfitted as a surgical theatre for eye surgery performed in undeveloped countries all over the world, updating the education of the local eye surgeons and restoring vision to many patients. Graham was predeceased by his son, Roger Steven Sandridge, his parents, Leonard Lance Sandridge and Blanche Campbell Sandridge. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Amy Leona Sandridge of Metari, LA and her daughters, Michael and Isis Greer. Also his granddaughters, Layne Sandridge of Phoenix, AZ and Lindsay Sandridge Domiano of Hammond, LA, daughters of Roger Sandridge. The family will have a private memorial honoring the life of Graham at a later date. The family expresses appreciation to Amedisys Hospice Care and a very special thanks to Mary Simpkins, caregiver. Arrangements by Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com
On Wednesday, December 3, 2014, Leonard Graham Sandridge at the age of 93 took his final flight from home in Blue Ridge, VA in the care of his loving wife of 22 years, Mildred Townsend Sandridge. He was known as “Sandy” by many of his aviation friends. He served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps. during WW II in the South Pacific for two years. Following this, he had a 30-year career as a pilot for Delta Airlines. As a child on the early Roanoke airport, Graham spent time washing planes for local pilots in hopes of hitching a ride. He was always known for his humor and wit. He was member of the Quiet Birdmen and Delta Golden Wings. Following his retirement from Delta, he served as a volunteer pilot for a humanitarian organization, Project Orvis. The airplane was outfitted as a surgical theatre for eye surgery performed in undeveloped countries all over the world, updating the education of the local eye surgeons and restoring vision to many patients. Graham was predeceased by his son, Roger Steven Sandridge, his parents, Leonard Lance Sandridge and Blanche Campbell Sandridge. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Amy Leona Sandridge of Metari, LA and her daughters, Michael and Isis Greer. Also his granddaughters, Layne Sandridge of Phoenix, AZ and Lindsay Sandridge Domiano of Hammond, LA, daughters of Roger Sandridge. The family will have a private memorial honoring the life of Graham at a later date. The family expresses appreciation to Amedisys Hospice Care and a very special thanks to Mary Simpkins, caregiver. Arrangements by Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com
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