Sands Jr, William

William E. “Bill” Sands, Jr. passed away peacefully on February 11, 2011 at Grand Strand Hospital after a long illness. Born on April 17, 1948 in Greensboro, NC, he was the son of the late William E. and Thelma Mae Mabe Sands, Sr. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement he was in sales with Circuit City Stores in Greensboro, NC. He and his wife moved to N Myrtle Beach in 2006, where he always wanted to live and enjoy the beach. Mr. Sands is survived by his wife, Sandra Lewis Sands of North Myrtle Beach; one brother, Chester Wayne Sands and his wife, Robin of Reidsville, NC; one sister, Anita Dianne Weiss and her husband, John Leon of Randleman, NC. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Trinity United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall after the service. The family requests that no flowers be sent. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.