Robert Eugene Sandlin
Jan. 8, 1947 - April 14, 2009


Published on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:10 PM PDT

Bob Sandlin was born in Hamilton, Ohio and passed away at his home in Wofford Heights, Calif. Bob has been a resident of our valley for the past 18 years. He enjoyed helping everyone and never knew a stranger. He was known as a kind heart and gentle spirit.

He is survived by his mother Marion Sandlin of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; brother Tom and Lynne Sandlin of Kernville; brother Doug Sandlin of Laughlin, Nev.; sister Sharon and Doug Storm of Laguna Niguel, Calif. He is also survived by his nieces and nephew Krystal and Cody Plank, Laurel and Keith Parsons, Shelly and Eddie Rollins and Greg and Suzanne Storm.

Bob had four great-nieces Abby Plank, Maia, Madisen and Marin Rollins.


A memorial service was held Sunday, April 19 at the Kern Valley Golf Course. Bob will be missed by many.

Comments

3 comment(s)

    Leah Fanning wrote on Apr 29, 2009 6:39 PM:

    " Bob sure will be missed by everyone he knew. He was always there, when someone needed help, even for a leaky pipe at 2am. He always had something funny to tell, his travels, etc.
    Our sympathies, prayers & thoughts go out to the family.
    Bye Bob "

    celia wrote on Apr 28, 2009 8:52 AM:

    " Bob was genuinly one of the good guys. I really miss our long talks(sometimes went too long and I was late for a client...but worth it!) and the coffee shop is just not the same without him.I miss his humor and the silly things we did. I send all of Bob's family and friends goo thoughts. "

    Miss Lorri wrote on Apr 27, 2009 5:40 PM:

    " This is a guy who will be truly missed. He was a good friend to many of us and always there to help someone in need. My heart broke when I found out about Bob. He will forever be in my thoughts. My prayers and thoughts go to his entire family. "

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