William Solomon Sanderfur Sr.
September 14, 1943 - June 7, 2022
William Solomon Sanderfur, Sr., 78, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in a local hospital. He was a 1961 graduate of Howard High School. He received his Certification in Auto Mechanics from West Kentucky Vocational School. William was employed by Jones Trucking for over 25 years. He was a member of Bethel AME Church where he was the Bethels Local Lay President, served on the Usher Board, Chairman of the Trustee Board, and was a part of many other organizations. William was preceded in death by his parents, Solomon and Ida Sanderfur; 1 brother; and 3 sisters. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Alma Jean Sanderfur; sons, William “Wayne” Sanderfur of Chattanooga and Kenneth “KennyBoo” Sanderfur of Largo, MD; daughter, LaToya “Toy” Sanderfur of Chattanooga; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Lloyd Sanderfur of Shelbyville, TN and John Sanderfur of Chattanooga; sisters, Hattie “Marie” Benn of Compton, CA, Ervina Jarrett of Nashville, TN, Connie Griggs of Chattanooga, and Janice Upton of Spring City, TN; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. Pastor A.J. Holman is the eulogist.
William Solomon Sanderfur, Sr., 78, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in a local hospital. He was a 1961 graduate of Howard High School. He received his Certification in Auto Mechanics from West Kentucky Vocational School. William... View Obituary & Service Information