James R. Sandidge, Sr.

James "Jim" R. Sandidge, age 87, joined his wife Carol in the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026.

Jim was born in Hurley, Virginia, his family moving to Mississippi at an early age where he became a long-time resident of Gulfport. He joined the marines at 18 and shortly after his enlistment ended he married the love of his life Carol and they had 64 happy years together, blessed with 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren - proud to be called Pepaw.

Jim was a wholesale hardware salesman for over 40 years. Along with his wife Carol, Jim owned and operated the Circle S Western store in Gulfport for over 25 years until their retirement in 2004.

Jim loved riding horses , competing and winning awards in reining. He especially loved horseback riding trips with his wife Carol, trips to the Smokey mountains were a favorite.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ladner Sandidge, his parents, Stella Lester Sandidge and Edward Sandidge.

Jim is survived by his children – daughter Beverly S. Dawsey (John), sons James R. Sandidge, Jr. (Rebecca) and Brian E. Sandidge (Carmen); Her grandchildren – Travis Dawsey (Robin), Taylor Dawsey (Maddie), Bobbie Jean Price (Jake), Matthew Sandidge, Tyler Sandidge (Lauren), Wyatt Sandidge, Nina Sandidge Jenkins (Daniel); His great-grandchildren – Isaac Dawsey, Ethan Dawsey, Cayde Dawsey, Hannah Dawsey, Tucker Sandidge, Avery-Claire Sandidge; and many nieces and nephews.

Jim was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed.p

Visitation will be on Monday, July 20, 2026, from 9 - 10 am at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach. A prayer service will be at 10 am in the chapel. Interment will be in Pine Ridge Gardens.