Mr. Sanford was a native of Lockport, New York. He was a long-time resident of Newman. He had lived in Sonora for a brief time.

Mr. Sanford was a maintenance worker.

He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing and large family gatherings.

He is survived by his wife, Maria Sanford of Modesto; four children, Amber Sanford of Newman; Ashley Sanford and Tiffany Steir of Vacaville and Brandy Tarentino of Roseville; five siblings, Mike Sanford and Patti Smith of Riverbank, Robin Craig of Concord, Ron Sanford of Sonora and Cheryl Fischer of Pittsburg; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sanford in 2003 and Eleanor Sanford in 2007, and a brother, Bob Stanford in 2007.

A service will be held Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Newman.