Sanford Wheat, 76, of Liberty, KY, formerly of Adair County, KY, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his home. He was born March 12, 1945 in Adair County to the late Orvie and Meadie Corbin Wheat.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Wheat in 1998. He later married Mae Wheat who also preceded him in death in 2004; a son, Jimmy Wheat; and 3 sisters: Altia Laughlin, Edell Melson and Marie Helm.

Sanford was a life-long farmer and enjoyed fishing.

SURVIVORS:

3 sons: Bobby Wheat & wife Tammy of Burkesville, KY; David Wheat & wife Brenda and Sanford “Boo” Wheat, both of Columbia, KY

2 daughters: Sandra George & husband Ricky and Ruthie Turner & husband Darren, both of Columbia, KY

23 grandchildren, including a special granddaughter, Amanda Clements & husband Donald

37 great-grandchildren & one great-great-grandchild

1 brother: Paul Wheat of Edinburg, Indiana

2 sisters: Annie Bennett  and Millie Murrell, both of Columbia, KY

Funeral Service: Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Helm officiating

Burial: Jones Chapel Cemetery

Visitation: After 5:00 P.M. Friday

Casket Bearers: Sherman Green, David D. Wheat, Jeremy George, Billy Jack Wheat, Toby Green, Patrick Green

Honorary: Kebrina Wheat, Jeremy Irvin, Amber McDougal, Kaleb Clements, Harley Wheat

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.