R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home | Memphis, TN

Obituary For Richard Sandidge

Mr. Richard C. Sandidge was born May 19, 1939, in DeSoto County, to the late Edward and Annie Sandidge. He accepted Christ at an early age at Dean Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He served as an Usher under the leadership of Pastor Anthony Bryant until his health failed. Richard was a 1959 graduate of Hernando High School where he was a member of the basketball team and the marching band. He was employed with Sealy Mattress for years and later joined “Memphis Finest”, The Memphis Police Department. During his tenure with the department, he trained rookie patrolmen, received the rank of Sargeant, and was a General Investigation Detective. He devoted twenty-five years of service to the department. Concurrent with the department, Richard was a security officer for Federal Express, serving another twenty years of employment. In 1961, Richard married the love of his life, Earnestine Smith Sandidge. The union birthed three children, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Richard will forever be loved and cherished by his wife of sixty-one years, Earnestine Smith Sandidge; three children, Janet Sandidge-Allen (Larry) of Rosenberg, Texas, Sandra D. Sandidge, and Richard L. Sandidge, Sr. (Alicia) of Memphis, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Chasity Sandidge (Kymesha) of Kileen, Texas, Richard L. Sandidge, Jr., and Rickal Sandidge of Memphis, Tennessee; three great-grandchildren, Rylee, Mariah and Richard L. Sandidge, III, all of Memphis, Tennessee; his sibling, Robert Sandidge (Louise); four sisters-in-law, Dorothy Sandidge, Mary Alice Young and Helen Smith of Memphis, Tennessee, and Olivia Sandidge of Chicago, Illinois; one brother-in-law, Morris Smith of Memphis, Tennessee; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends. Mr. Sandidge was preceded in death by three brothers, Lewis, James, and Lloyd Sandidge, and one sister, Teamora Watson.

The family has scheduled a public viewing at Dean Hill Baptist Church, 5100 Dean Rd Nesbit, MS, for Sunday September 25, 2022, from 12 pm until service of celebration time at 1 pm. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery on Poplar Ave.

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My deepest condolences to the family, I will continue to pray you all in your time of need. Keep trusting in God. Love the Akins and Oaks family❤🙏

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We offer our very deepest condolences to the Sandidge family. He has been my neighbor since I was 2 years old. I alway felt safe knowing he was there. You all are in our daily prayers. Marcia and Marquita Lockett

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To The Sandidge Family, From the Dean Hill Missionary Baptist Church and Pastor Anthony Bryant. We do offer deep words of sympathy and condolences as you start anew your life without Mr. Richard. He was a dedicated and faithful lifelong member of Dean Hill where he served the Usher Ministry for a number of years. His presence will be greatly missed. To brother, Deacon Robert Sandidge, wife, Mrs. Earnestine, and children, you have been faithful caregivers. Your service and diligence has been recognized and recorded with God. Mr. Richard is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior. We share in your loss and grieve with you. But we grieve not as those without hope but as those with hope. For one day, we all will reunite to never be separated again. From the Pastor, Clergy Staff, Business Staff, All Auxiliaries and entire Dean Hill Missionary Baptist Church Family.

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You have our deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. Mr. Sandidge was a neighbor that always greeted you with a big smile. He will be missed. However, we have the hope that Jesus gave at Acts 24:15 concerning the resurrection. Stanley & Linda Turner

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My prayers and sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Sandidge. Special love to my friend and church member Mrs. Ernestine. May the Lord strengthen you all.

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Our family prays that God grants you all comfort in your time of sorrow and strength going forward. Love you all Kenny and Cassandra Williams

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Words cannot express our deepest sympathy for you our friend.. We ask God to comfort you during this time of pain and sorrow. We also ask God to keep his Angels of Mercy around you and to give you peace while he takes you through your next journey.. love Booker T and Clara Hicks.

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TO:THE SANDIDGE FAMILY OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME AND THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE.WE WILL CONTINUE TO LIFT YOUR FAMILY AND OUR 🙏.

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When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help you find your smile. Sending our sympathy and prayers and letting the family know our hearts goes out to the family at this time of sadness. With Deepest Sympathy Jimmy Ella Pruitt & The Pruitt Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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