Meabon L. Sanner

Meabon L. Sanner, 75, of Gainesville was called home September 1, 2010.
Born November 8, 1934 in Olney, Texas to the late Jesse and Lela Sanner, he had lived in this area for the past 10 years having moved from Grove City, Ohio. Mr. Sanner retired after 30 years as Chaplain for the Ohio Youth Commission. Prior to his work with the State of Ohio he was a Church Planter and pastored for several years. He was a graduate of Gainesville, Texas High School, North Texas University, Southwestern Seminary and was a U. S. Army veteran. Mr. Sanner devoted much time to Bible study, possessed a love for church, camping, fishing and was considered a master storyteller.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Jean C. Sanner, Gainesville; daughters and sons in law, Jill and Scott Pittman, Carmel, Indiana, Jeanene and Jon Stafford, Greensboro, NC, Misty and Daren Wise, Flowery Branch, GA; sisters and brothers in law, Joann and James Gray, Tennessee, Nancy and Dewayne Ledwig, Texas; 11 grandsons and 1 great granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held Sunday September 5, 2010 at 2:30 P.M. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Scott Downing and Dr. William Falkner will officiate. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Gardens.
The family will receive friends Sunday beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” II Corinthians 5:8
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Posted on Fri, September 3, 2010 by Ted Bearden filed under

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1. Tommy and Deeleen Baker wrote:: Misty,
How blessed are we who put our faith in Jesus, for no matter how difficult it is to bear the pain of parting we have God's promise that one day we'll be reunite with our Dad in our heavenly home. His life will go on forever in our hearts and lives that he touched so tenderly.
Yall are in our prayers and thoughts.
Tommy and Deeleen Baker
Fri, September 3, 2010 @ 4:52 PM
2. Betty Turner wrote:: It has been a blessing to know Meabon,Jean you are in my prayers and thoughts God be with you
Fri, September 3, 2010 @ 5:09 PM
3. Pat Garrett wrote:: Dear family,
I am the aunt of Dawn, one of the injured in the bus. I have been praying for your family since the day of the accident and will continue for God's grace and comfort to be upon you. I am so sorry for your loss. From what I have read he is getting his reward for all of his good works.
God bless you all.
Fri, September 3, 2010 @ 7:12 PM
4. MINNIE VERMILLION wrote:: We were so blest to khow you Meabon, He always had a smile all of the Faith Class. He will be missed Bob and Minnie Vermillion
Fri, September 3, 2010 @ 9:51 PM
5. MINNIE VERMILLION wrote:: Fri, September 3, 2010 @ 9:54 PM
6. Emily Carpenter Dahs wrote:: My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. I have so many fond memories of Rev. Sanner - homemade ice cream, bird houses, peppermint ice cream floats with red pop, him always finding the biggest Christmas tree... He was a true example of how God wants us to live; as a husband, father, and neighbor.
Sat, September 4, 2010 @ 9:47 AM
7. Michelle Jordan wrote:: Misty and family,
We were so sorry to here of the passing of your father. I pray that you will find the comfort that only Jesus can give at this difficult time. We will keep your entire family in our prayers.
Mark, Michelle, Logan, Olivia, and Luke Jordan
Sat, September 4, 2010 @ 11:11 AM
8. Sharon Nizialek wrote:: We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We will miss Meabon's friendly manner on his morning walks and handing out candy to all the neighborhood children on Halloween. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon and Todd Nizialek
Sat, September 4, 2010 @ 4:39 PM
9. Barbara Bullard Chapman wrote:: We were saddened to hear of the death of Meabon (Buddy). My heart is filled with precious memories of the times that the Bullard and Sanner families spent together. Jean, Jill, Jeanene. Misty, sons-in-law, grandchildren, Joann and Nancy..our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you feel the presence of our Lord during this difficult time. "I Can only imagine" the reunion and rejoicing that Meabon, Lela and Jesse and my parents, Herschel and Ruth Bullard are having in their eternal home. May God bless you.
In Our Savior's Love,
Bob and Barbara Bullard-Chapman
Gainesville, TX
Sat, September 4, 2010 @ 9:20 PM
10. Paul and Sally Adkins wrote:: We will always treasure the memories we have of Meabon being our pastor at Hilltop Baptist Church. Meabon was the one who led us to the Lord in the school building on W. Mound St., Columbus, OH. All our love and prayers are with the family and we have been blessed to have known you for over 40 years. Love Paul and Sally
Sat, September 4, 2010 @ 9:23 PM
11. Dan and Debbi McKean wrote:: Jean,

We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Meabon was a very special man to many and a friend to everyone he met. We are thankful for the work and the church that both of you planted in a little school building in Columbus, Ohio. I can only imagine the home coming for Meabon when he and Dad get to see each other again!! Our family has always treasured your friendship and your love. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and our prayers and forever in our hearts.

We love you dearly. We can truly tell you that our loss is heaven's gain!!

In sympathy and prayer,

Dan and Debbi McKean
Sun, September 5, 2010 @ 7:50 AM
12. Verna McKean wrote:: Jean and girls:

I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. My heart goes out to all of you and I really do know how you feel. Bud and I enjoyed your friendship for over 40 years and we treasure the memories we have of you and Meabon. Words can not express how sad I feel and I just want you all to know, I love you all dearly.

A friend forever,

Verna
Sun, September 5, 2010 @ 8:26 PM
13. Charles and Maxine Peace wrote:: Dearest Jean and Family,
Meabon's presence in our SS Class always uplifted us because of his smile and friendliness to everyone. The joy of providing the sweets from Ingles every Sunday morning was just one of his love gifts to the class. He will be missed, but his memory will live on in our hearts to make us smile.

Jean, you have been and will continue to be a blessing and inspiration to us. The sufficiency of God's grace is always enough as we go through the valleys in our life.

Our love and prayers,
Charlie and Maxine
Mon, September 6, 2010 @ 12:10 PM
14. Sheryl and Roy Hayhurst wrote:: Dear Jean,
What fond memories we have of Meabon. Always smiling and friendly to all.
How we appreciate all the work he did with Pastor Jarvis to advance the
Kingdom of God.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Roy and Sheryl - The ROC (Redeemer's on Courtright)
Mon, September 6, 2010 @ 7:19 PM
15. wrote:: Jean,

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope you continue to stay as strong as you can and have always been.

Colleen Schultz (Water class)
Wed, September 8, 2010 @ 4:37 PM
16. Ben E. Turbeville wrote:: Meabon, used to live in Gainesville, and had a sister Joann Gray. I see her name in the obituary, and would like her address or telephone or e-mail address, if possible.
Thank You
Sincerely, Ben Turbeville
4d46d
Thu, September 9, 2010 @ 1:08 PM
17. Gwen Dutton Carver wrote:: My Dad, Wesley Dutton, quit farming in the forties, and started to work for Jesse Sanner. He and Kenneth Mozingo worked on a clean-out machine, I believe; I was still very young at the time, but I remember "Buddy" slightly. I know my parents thought a lot of the whole family.

Please accept my sympathy for the lose of your loved one. I would like to send something, as a memorial to the family, to your favorite charity, or organization, if you will let me know whom to send it.

My Dad went to be with the Lord in 1986, but my Mom just observed her 92nd birthday.
Sat, September 11, 2010 @ 7:14 PM
18. Alice Priddy Wylie wrote:: Jean,
I was saddened to hear of Buddy's passing. We went to school together all the way back to Lee School. I spent time visiting with him at the class reunion a couple of years ago. I so enjoyed catching up and sharing old memories. Had been looking forward to seeing him again at the next reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God give you peace and comfort,
Alice Priddy Wylie
Sun, September 12, 2010 @ 11:58 AM
19. Laura Rush wrote:: Dear Jean, Jill and Jeanene and family,
Just wanted to let you know my family and I are thinking and praying for you at this time. It is always difficult to lose someone you dearly love. Meabon was a special person and all of you were such a special family when we were neighbors in Grove City, Ohio. I love the photo of Meabon with the ocean behind him. It is very heavenly. It reminds one of the peace one experiences in heaven - where no doubt Meabon is waiting for all of you to join him! May that comfort you during this time. We have very fond memories of him and your family as neighbors,. God Bless you all.
Laura Rush and family, Grove City, Ohio
Mon, September 20, 2010 @ 9:26 AM
20. Shawna Terry wrote:: I will miss Meabon greatly !! Almost everyday for the past 5 years , I've seen him outside walking or waiting for me to deliver his mail ! He was sooo sweet ,everytime I saw him ,he made me smile. On the hot days he would always offer me a coca-cola. He makes my job worthwhile. I will miss him and I am glad he is Home with the Lord now!

"The Mail Lady", Shawna
Tue, September 28, 2010 @ 7:49 PM

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