Services for William P. Sandifer Sr., of Brookhaven, were 11a.m. today, Dec. 18, at Brookhaven Funeral Home Chapel with burialin New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery in Brookhaven.

Mr. Sandifer, 80, died Dec. 16, 2006, at King’s DaughtersMedical Center. He was born in Willitz, La., on Dec. 9, 1926, toEwing B. Sandifer Sr. and Pearl Bryant Sandifer.

He was retired from Mississippi Power and Light Co. after 38years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Hewas a member of Jackson Street United Methodist Church. He was amember of the Brookhaven Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, BobSandifer and John Sandifer; a sister, Ruby Nell Sandifer Berry; andhis first wife, Juanita Norton Sandifer.

Survivors are his wife, Betty Moak Sandifer, of Brookhaven; hisson, William P. Sandifer Jr. and wife June, of Brookhaven; hisdaughter, Janette Sandifer, of Shreveport, La.; his grandchildren,Matt Sandifer and wife Christy, and Ben Sandifer, all ofBrookhaven; his brothers, Charles “Buddy” Sandifer and wife Belva,of Brookhaven, Maxie S. Sandifer and wife Claria, of Flynt, Texas,Gary Sandifer and wife Grace, of Wesson; his sister, Judy Sandifer,of Bay City, Texas; his brother-in-law, Jakie Moak and wifeFrances, of Jackson; his sisters-in-law, Ovia “Dodole” Sandifer andShirley Sandifer, both of Brookhaven; and a host of nieces, nephewsand friends. He is also survived by a special Navy friend with whomhe served his entire military time, Albert Tucker, of Weaubleau,Mo.