A Memorial Service for Sanford Jackson Suggs will be Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland beginning at 4:00 PM.
Mr. Suggs was born in Clay County but raised his family in Indiana. He worked for US Steel for over 30 years before retiring and moving back home. After returning he installed cabinets for many years. He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church where he was a deacon and song leader. Mr. Suggs was a Mason and a Shriner and a longtime supporter of the Clay County Car Show.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mildred Suggs; daughter, Vickie Shearon; grandchildren, Eric(Jessica) Norrell, Aaron Norrell and Steven Shearon; five great-grandson; one great-granddaughter; several other extended family members and friends.
He was preceded by his parents Leon and Vester Suggs, daughter, Debbie Shelton, grandson, Danny Shelton and several brothers and a sister.
Benefield Funeral Home of Ashland is in charge of the arrangements.
