James Sansbury

March 8, 2016

James Sansbury 74, passed away March 7, 2016, at Laurels of Toledo Nursing Home. He was born in Toledo, the youngest of his fourteen siblings, to the late Walter Sr. and Carrie Frye Sansbury. He graduated from Scott High School in 1959, and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. James was baptized and confirmed at St. Philip Lutheran Church where he was a lifetime member. He served the church faithfully, in many capacities over the many years of his life. He served as chairman of the Elder Board, church secretary, Usher, Sunday school teacher and organizer of the Sunday school and superintendent, chairmen of the congregation and church council. Each year, James was also the church representative at the Missouri Synod District and National Conferences.He retired after 30 years working in the Men's Suit Department at J.C. Penney, he was also an insurance agent in the Toledo area for many years.James is survived by brothers, Joe (Jettie) and William (Betty) Sansbury; sister-in-law, Joyce Woods Sansbury and a host of nieces, nephews, his St. Philip Church family and many devoted friends.Visitation will be Friday 5 - 8 p.m., Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, family hour Saturday 10:00 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., St. Philip Lutheran Church. Rev. Dr. Mark Hill officiant. Interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery .