James (Rickey) Sandefur
Born: Wed., Aug. 11, 1948
Died: Sat., May 16, 2015
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James Rickey Sandefur, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born August 11, 1943, to James Sandefur and Bonita (Poe) Sandefur. He married Bobbie M. (Crowe) Sandefur on June 5, 1967, and she survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Dawn (husband, Eric) Kisby and three grandchildren, Sonny Moore, Chance Kisby and Cory Bruner, all of Shelbyville. Also, special family members, Terri and Barry Dusenbury, Billie and Robin Gore, John and Linda Crowe, Jackie and Ron Scales, Greg Roberts and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Cora and Elmer Poe.
He served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Sandefur graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1961.
Mr. Sandefur was a lifelong Shelbyville resident and a businessman in Shelbyville.
He loved spending time with his family, telling jokes and tending to his farm with his wife.
As per Rick’s request, no services will be observed.
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Tonya Lee
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Posted Mon May 18, 2015
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Bobbi Sandefur...so very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He and my Grandpa were friends, my grandpa (Raymond Lee) passed in 1997. And my friend worked for Rick also, doing different odd jobs and such. I know he will be missed by many. My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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bertha & wayne hughes
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Posted Mon May 18, 2015
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Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Rick.
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Nancy (Williams) LeBrun
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Posted Mon May 18, 2015
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I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I am probably a second cousin. My mother was Elmer Poe's sister, Thelma (Poe) Williams.. My husband and I moved away from Shelbyville years ago. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Dennis and Denise Burton
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Posted Mon May 18, 2015
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of loss.
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Reba, Tina, and Keith Collins
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Posted Tue May 19, 2015
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Rick you were one of my best friends. I will miss you greatly. You will always be in my heart. Bobbi if you need anything please call me (317)395-9206 or (317)642-8104. We love you.
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Diana Arnold
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Posted Tue May 19, 2015
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Dear Bobbie, I am sorry for your loss. He will be sadly missed. There is no one else like him. He was a good friend and I loved him. The community won't be the same. Our loss is heaven's gain. I pray for your soul to have comfort and peace. If I may be of service to you in any way please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Diana Arnold
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Posted Tue May 19, 2015
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Dear Bobbie, I am sorry for your loss. He will be sadly missed. There is no one else like him. He was a good friend and I loved him. The community won't be the same. Our loss is heaven's gain. I pray for your soul to have comfort and peace. If I may be of service to you in any way please don't hesitate to contact me @ 317-512-2310.
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Roger D. Washburn
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Posted Tue May 19, 2015
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Bobbi, so so sorry to hear of Ricks passing he was my friend .Prays for you and your family.the old Mail Man ROG.
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Kathy Schaf
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Posted Tue May 19, 2015
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Stanley and I would like to let you know that you are in our prayers. God be with you and your family.
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Charles Havens
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Posted Tue May 19, 2015
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Dear Bobbi & Family, My deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, Rick. He was definitely one of a kind. Not long ago when I stopped in looking for him and he was out working, I asked you why he just didn't retire and do whatever he wanted. You said " I know I can't make him take it easy " I thought about that and reached the conclusion that his bucket list was doing what he loved. Spending time with family and friends in his home town and running his business was the most important and meaningful thing he could do in his life. I'll really miss him
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Mark Fischer
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Posted Tue May 19, 2015
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I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I very much enjoyed getting to know Rick over the last couple of years. Our conversations were always fun and entertaining. He had the great ability to make me laugh, but had the savvy of a good businessman. Rick will be missed. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. You and your family will be in my prayers. Mark Fischer
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Judy McComas Carmody
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Posted Tue May 19, 2015
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I am so very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. We were classmates and when I heard this, I told my husband, Rick was one of the good guys - he had a smile in those eyes that made me smile always.
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Sandra , Jessica Sheppard and John Randall
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Posted Tue May 19, 2015
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We are very sorry to hear about the loss of a good man, sending our thoughts and prayers at this time.Rick will truly be missed.
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Roger & Kay Phelps
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Posted Tue May 19, 2015
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Bobbi & families.. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you...
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Bob Gabbard
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Posted Tue May 19, 2015
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going to miss those jokes
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Bill Fox
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Posted Wed May 20, 2015
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We are so sorry for your loss , Rick will always be remembered for his stories and jokes.
Rick and I grew up in Walkerville and have great memories of our childhood years.
He will be missed by all, (hey did you hear about that blond)!
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Kathy McDermott
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Posted Wed May 20, 2015
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I came to know Rick over the last several years through my friendship with Bobbie. He always had a joke to tell me. I witnessed first-hand how much he was loved by his family and friends. I don't don't think I've ever met a man who had a softer spot in his heart for animals than Rick did. My deepest sympathies go out to Bobbie, Dawn, Eric, Sonny, Chance, Cory, Greg and the Crowe family.
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scott quick
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Posted Wed May 20, 2015
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My thoughts and prayers go out the whole sandfur family and extended family R.I.P RICK
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Kristine Ford
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Posted Thu May 21, 2015
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I am so sad Rick has left. I will miss his jokes and great smile. You couldn't ask for a better guy and neighbor. Bless you Bobbi and family in this trying time. We are just around the corner if you ever need anything.
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David Richardson and Phil and Janice Lackey
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Posted Sat May 23, 2015
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I loved Rick like a brother I never had. Over the years I shared the Gospel of our Lord and Savior,Jesus Christ. I had just spoken with Rick about a week before his passing. He was feeling bad and in pain but was getting dressed and going to work. We agreed that we will meet in heaven with the glorified body that Christ has promised us. I am sure he has already met my wife, Elaine. We will miss him but he is in a much better place!!
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Sandy ( Smith) Wilson
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Posted Sun May 24, 2015
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I am so sorry to hear of Ricks passing. It seems as if it was only yesterday we all were teens together. Life really does move fast through the years.
I have been gone form Shelbyville many years but remember the fun times we had..
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