Mr. John Edward Sandlin was born in Kellyton, Alabama (Coosa County) to Mr. Robert and Mrs. Bobbie Sandlin on September 2, 1953. He Served 3 years in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on December 3, 1976.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Ms. Sadie Leonard on May 31, 1977. He worked at Russell Corporation for 35 years. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 18, 2012 while in Trinity Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Sandlin.
He leaves behind loved ones to cherish his memory: loving parents, Mr. Robert Sandlin, Mrs. Bobbie Sandlin both of Alexander City, Alabama; a devoted wife, Mrs. Sadie Sandlin of Alexander City, Alabama; one daughter, Ms. Amanda Sandlin of Alexander City, Alabama; three sons, Mr. DeGretio Sandlin of Alexander City, Alabama, Mr. Cabellero Sandlin of Alexander City, Alabama, Mr. Alan Sandlin of Alexander City Alabama; three sisters, Mrs. Mary (Theodore) Johnson of Jacksonville, Florida, Ms. Twila Sandlin of Austin, Texas, Mrs. Roshawnda (Eddie) Carter of Webster, Texas; two brothers, Mr. Robert Sandlin of Tampa, Florida, Mr. Richard Sandlin of Alexander City, Alabama; one sister-in-law, Ms. Norphenia Salter of Atlanta, Georgia; thirteen grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.