Eric Efus Sanford was born January 23, 1969 to Eilene Sanford and Efus Eric Sanford in Cincinnati ,Ohio.

He was into music such as artist like Tupac, Too Short,NWA and Jodeci. He loved fashion and when you saw him he was always fashionable. He was a jokester, charismatic, and a fun loving person whose favorite saying was "Square Bidness".

Eric was a 1987 graduate of Princeton High School.  On August 27, 1987 Eric enlisted in the U.S. Army.  He was  in Killeen, Texas until he was honorably discharged on March 29, 1990.  He was very fluent in Spanish and was also a skilled Barber who practiced his trade while in the service as well as when he returned home.

Eric was full of character and loved all photo opportunities! He recently moved back to Cincinnati, Ohio to pursue opportunities with the VA and to catch up with family and friends. The best thing about his return to Cincinnati was him being able to rekindle old relationships and gain new experiences with his children and grandchildren.

Eric was proceeded in death by his father Efus Eric Sanford and his stepmother Patricia Sanford.

Eric leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Eilene Sanford; four daughters, Brittany Croley, Monesia Tyler, Eiress Sanford and Jadé Sanford; his grandchildren, Alexander Dudley, Perry Miller Jr, Moriah Miller, Maahir Miller and Heir Cole Gray; brothers, William Sanford, Anthony Sanford and Joey Williams; sister, Andrea Sanford Smalls and a host of other loving relatives and many dear friends.

We Love You and you will be truly Missed!!!! Rest peacefully Dad!!!!

The gathering is from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Walker Event Center, 3939 Reading Road (corner of Paddock & Reading Rds.) Cincinnati, 45229.  The memorial service will immediately follow the gathering beginning at 6:00 pm. Everyone attending must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

In keeping with the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions masks are required in order to enter  the service and social distancing must be practiced.  Please be prepared to comply for the safety of all.

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Walker Funeral Home is honored to serve the  Sanford family.  Please call (513) 251-6200 or visit www.WalkerFuneralHome.com for additional information.