James Earl Sandidge, 79 of Amherst, VA passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Fairmont Crossing Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born June 9,1940 to the late James Boyd Sandidge and Eunice Naomie Sandidge in Amherst County Virginia. James Earl was preceded in death by his wife Pearlie G. Sandidge, one brother Elder Justice C. Sandidge Sr. His grandparents Deacon Earl Sandidge and Deaconess Louise Sandidge and Mrs. Eva Jones and granddaughter Denesha L. Glover.

Raised in Amherst County, He was educated in the Amherst County Public School System. James Earl retired from Griffin Pipe and Foundry with 30 years of service!

James Earl accepted Christ at an early age and joined the New Jerusalem Baptist Church.

James Earl leave to cherish his memory 13 children,

James L. Sandidge (Joyce) of Madison Heights, Eunice D. Sandidge of Amherst, Rodney A. Sandidge (Francine) of Amherst, Margie R. Blakey of Amherst, Angelina Scott (Kevin) of Appomattox, Dwane Sandidge (Cheryl) of Amherst, Diane Sandidge of Amherst, Marilyn Glover of Madison Heights, Carlos McDaniel of Mexico, Michael Turner of Amherst, Cheyene M. Sandidge (Debbie) of Amherst, Monica Revely (Carlos) of Madison Heights, Monique Harris of Madison Heights. Adopted daughter Barbara Canada of Amherst. His former wife Lucy M. Sandidge and a devoted friend Ms. Dorothy C. McCoy.

49 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

A service celebrating his life will be conducted 2:00pm Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Amherst VA with Rev. Rodney Harris, officiating, Rev. Rodney Sandidge, eulogist.

The family will receive friends at the home of his son Rodney Sandidge 711 Union Hill Rd, Amherst Va 24521.  Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.