SANFORD, R. W. of Balch Springs, born January 26, 1931, passed away February 23, 2008. Preceded in death by wife of 46 years, Gracie; daughter, Ruthie Stiefer. Survived by daughter, Darleene Cooper & husband, James; son-in-law, James Steifer; grandchildren, Keith McDonald & wife, Carrie; Vickie Stiefer & husband, Matthew, Mark Stiefer & wife, Jennie; great grandchildren, Preston, Abby, Macey, Meagan, Shelby & Halston; brothers, Bob Sanford & family, Jim Sanford & family, Clarence Sanford & family; sisters, Patsy Richards & family, Rosemary Oudkirk & family. Service will be 1:00PM Wednesday February 27, 2008 at New Hope Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6:00PM - 8:00PM.