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John R. Sandlin

March 27, 1949 — September 25, 2018

John Russell Sandlin, 69, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the hospice unit of North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness.  He was born in Saltillo, March 27, 1949 to Cecil and Mary Edith Putt Sandlin. He was a 1969 graduate of Saltillo High School. He was a carpenter, plumber and "jack of all trades".  He loved his dogs Hambone and Sadie.

Survivors include two daughters,  Suzanne Rice (Hugh) and Mary Grace Hall (Scotty)both of Saltillo ; one son, Justin Sandlin of Saltillo; six grandchildren, Issac Hall, Will Rice, Hannah Rice, Jesslyn Sandlin, Derik Sandlin and Axl Sandlin all of Saltillo; and one brother, Sammy Sandlin of Saltillo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Mary Sandlin; and one brother, Bobby Sandlin.

A private burial ceremony will be held in the family cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tupelo Lee Humane Society, 2400 S. Gloster St. Tupelo, MS 38801.

Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com
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