Dustin Mikel Sanford , 33, of Center, was taken to heaven by angels on July 21, 2023.  Although he was taken so young, we know he is at peace now. Dustin will be so dearly missed by all that knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at Noon, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Dustin was looking forward to all of the changes and new beginnings in his life. His happiest moments and times in life were the times he spent with his daughter, Gracie Bug. There wasn't a second in any given day that he wasn't thinking about his daughter.

Dustin absolutely loved playing with his remote control cars with his friend, David. Dustin loved going out in the boat, riding four-wheelers, hunting, and most of all, spending time with his family that he loved so much.

Left to cherish his memory is:
Mother who loved him so dearly, Sandy Sanford and fiancé Keith Shields of Center

Daughter, Micah Grace Sanford of Center

Brother, Bradley Richards (Duck) and fiancé Lora Harrell of Center

Sisters:
Nikki Postell and husband, Ben of Center
Montana Windham and husband, Julian of LaPorte
Lexie Sanford and her mother, Misty Yencho of Houston

Uncles:
Chris Tyre of Center
Chucky Tyre and Mandy of Huxley
Robert Sanford of Tennessee
David Sanford and Shauna of Center

Aunts:
Betty Byrd and husband Bill of Channelview
Linda McCauley and O'Neal of Nacogdoches
Oveta Pyburn and James of Tennessee
Vada Skelton and Jimmy of Garrison
Jeannie Moore of Groveton

Many cousins and friends who loved Dustin

Special friends, David and Sheila Holbrook

Nieces and nephews:
Kiersten Layne Richards
Bradley Connor Richards
Paisley Windham
Mason Windham

Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Charles and Mary Tyre; nephew, Bradley Kent Richards; cousin, Patrick Dustin Tyre; father, Mikel Wayne Sanford; paternal grandparents, Robert and Nell Sanford; aunt and uncle; Adaa and Granville Rasberry; and uncle, W.C. Sanford.