Sanford Leyon Hames

November 16, 1940 - August 10, 2020

Sanford Leyon Hames, age 79 of Searcy, joined his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 10, 2020 in Searcy. He was born November 16, 1940 in Violet Hill, Arkansas to William Dean “Bill” Hames and Nova Virgie Clark Hames. He was a Deacon and a enjoyed being a member of the Praise and Worship Team at First General Baptist Church; he was a Master Mason for 55 years and member of both Searcy Lodge #49 and Melbourne Lodge #141; and worked as a maintenance supervisor for many years. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jean Hames of the home; one son, Billy Hames and wife Nicole of Searcy; three daughters, Jerri Bangerter and husband Brad, Terri Eligh and husband Randall, Brandy West and husband Greg; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill Hames and wife Marion of Spokane, Washington; one sister, Sandra Miller of Melbourne, Arkansas; three nephews; one niece; six great-nephews; and one great-niece. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Nova Hames; one son, Richard Leyon Hames; one granddaughter, Kayla Rose Glerup; and one nephew, Mike Hames. A memorial service in his honor will be held on Saturday, August 15th at 2:00 pm at First General Baptist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. Due to the most recent COVID-19 directive, attendance is strictly limited to 100 people and face covering must be worn at all times. www.powellfuneralhome.net