Warren J. "Jerry" Sands

Chesterfield, SC

     Mr. Warren J. “Jerry” Sands, age 68, entered into rest on Friday, February 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Chesterfield Church of God by Pastor Michael Davis and Rev. Jerry McManus. The family will greet friends from 12:00 - 1:00 PM Saturday prior to the service at the church. 

     Mr. Sands was born August 9, 1956 in Greensboro, NC. He was a son of the late Warren Gerald Sands and Marie Williams Sands Gaither. Mr. Sands was the owner of Sands Heating and Air at Ocean Isles Beach, NC. Jerry was a car enthusiast who enjoyed working on old cars. He also enjoyed watching the classics, especially westerns. Mr. Sands was an outdoorsman who liked farming, fishing, and target shooting. Most of all, Jerry loved spending time with his grandchildren.

     In addition to his parents, Mr. Sands was preceded in death by his siblings, Bobby Sands, Ted Sands, Doug Gaither, Patti Sands, Judy Gaither, and Shirley Gaither. 

     Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Marsha Sands of the home; children, Laura Horne of Chesterfield, SC, Joshua Sands of Chesterfield, SC, Stefanie (Andy) Farmer of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Owyn, Clara; siblings, Timothy Sands, Dennis Gaither, Joe Gaither, Dean Gaither, Denise Tilley, Dedi Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

    The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Gentiva Hospice for their exceptional care of Mr. Jerry.

     Memorials to honor Jerry’s memory may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 205 E. Main St. Chesterfield, SC 29709. 

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Sands family.