William Allen Sands' Obituary
Rudder Funeral Home 256-437-2971
P. O. Box 525, Stevenson, AL 35772
www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
William Allen Sands
June 12, 1938 ~ February 14, 2013
Bridgeport, Alabama
William Allen Sands, 74 of Bridgeport, AL, died February 14, 2013 at Highlands Medical Center. William was the son of the late Robert Clyde and Birdie Aliene Petty Sands born June 12, 1938 in Pulaski, Tennessee. He had worked as a machinist foreman at TVA Widows Creek Steamplant for 28 years. Mr. Sands served in the Tennessee National Guard 9 years.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandchildren: Heather Sands, Christopher Sands; and half-brother Clyde Sands, Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years Carolyn Faye Boatright Sands; sons: Robby (Pam) Sands of Huntsville, AL, Allen (Donna) Sands of Stevenson, AL; grandchildren: Brad and Shellby Sands and Jason Gleaner.
Visitation will be Saturday 2-8 PM CT at Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson, AL. The funeral service will be 2 PM CT Sunday, February 17, at the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in the Pisgah Cemetery. www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
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