Walter Sandy

Walter Sandy, age 92 of Green Valley Bridgeport WV, entered Heaven's gates on Monday, March 20, 2017 following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Bert Sandy and Elsie (Jenkins) Sandy.

Walter married the love of his life Clista (Hyde) Sandy on September 18, 1945 who preceded in death on December 4, 1994. Walter was also preceded in death by three sisters, Sarah Hyde, Jacqueline Goff and Mary Lodge; two brothers, Charles Sandy and Harry Sandy; a son, Arthur Sandy; a daughter, Virginia Sandy; and a grandchild Remona (Drummond) Shreves.
Walter is survived by his beloved children, Patty Drummond & her late husband, John, Richard Sandy & his wife, Doreen, Peggy Sandy and Janet Cumberledge & her husband, Eddie. Also surviving are four brothers, George Sandy, Kenneth Sandy, Tom Sandy and Bob Sandy; Eight grandchildren, Becky Wright, Calvin Drummond, Brian Sandy, LaDonna Lewis, Amy Mankins, Bobby Trimble, Crystal Snyder and Breanna Cumberledge; thirteen great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Walter started working for CONSOL Jordan 93 Mines and then retired from Robinson Run Mines in 1980. He was a member of Local 1501. Walter loved to be outdoors whether it was splitting firewood, gardening, raising chickens, picking raspberries and writing poems. Walter will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Family will receive friends at Davis Funeral Home, 124 Olen Thomas Dr., Clarksburg, on Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 2:00 - 8:00 PM; Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Davis Funeral Home on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jim Thompson, presiding. Interment will follow at Middleville Cemetery.

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