Ricky (Mushy) Sanfordwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on May 1, 1954 the son of the late Sarah Josephine Sanford.During his life Mr. Sanford had worked for Kolpack and Gibbs Trucking. He had lived in Saltillo, Adamsville,and Savannah, Tennessee. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding horses, and spending time with his grandson.Mr. Sanford departed this life on Friday, February 15, 2008 at the age of 53 years, 9 months, 14 days.He is survived by his son: Jeremy Sanford of Jackson, Tennessee; grandson: Braylon Sanford; 1 uncle: Jim Sanford and his wife Molly of Saltillo, Tennessee; 2 aunts: Neva Kaye Clayton of Crump, Tennessee, Eunice Blankenship of Jonesboro, Arkansas; 1 cousin: Jamie Sanford of Memphis, Tennessee.In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by 2 aunts: Naomi Lois Sanford and Maxine Surratt.