Obituary Thomas Ray "Sandy" Danderson, age 75, an Atoka resident, was born on Monday, March 28, 1938, to Thomas and Opal Lee (Rains) Danderson, at Bentley, OK. Sandy passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at his home in Atoka, OK. He attended East Alison and graduated from Atoka High School then attended Eastern Oklahoma State College. Sandy was a building contractor and built homes and did sheetrock finishing. He was a lifelong farmer and rancher. He served his country in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Sandy married Joann (Banks) on January 12, 1980 in Princeton, TX. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Bentley. Sandy loved playing dominoes, taking care of his dogs, racing horses, and spending time with his kids and grandkids. Sandy is survived by his wife, Joann Danderson of the home in Atoka, OK.; children, Cliff Danderson and wife Debbie of Calera, OK., Dana Armstrong of Calera, OK., Thomas Danderson Jr. and wife Melinda of Caddo, OK., Dennis Ledford and wife Amanda of McAlester, OK., Angie Terry of Calera, OK.; grandchildren, Britaney Smith of Bonham, TX., Shirah Smith of Bentley, OK., Kaile Smith of Bentley, OK., Gabby Smith of Caney, OK., Kaden Danderson of Durant, OK., Laken Ogden Danderson of Caddo, OK., Hannah Armstrong of Calera, OK., Jason Archer Danderson of Oklahoma City, OK.; great grandchildren, Eva Joann Robinson of Caney, OK., Alex Archer of Oklahoma City, OK.; siblings, Leon Danderson and wife Judy of Atoka, OK., Helen Harris and husband Everett of Oklahoma City, OK.; sister-in-law, Bobbie Danderson of Atoka, OK.; brother-in-law, Larry and Sara Amos of Missouri; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Sandy was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Opal Lee (Rains) Danderson; siblings, Buster Danderson, Margie Armstrong, Laverne Amos; brother-in-law, Otis Armstrong; daughter, Tina Smith. ****************************************************************************** DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Sunday, April 14th, 2013 PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Atoka, Oklahoma OFFICIATING: Rev. Ernest Eldridge & Andrew Danderson INTERMENT: Bentley Cemetery, Bentley, Oklahoma CASKETBEARERS: Andrew Danderson, Chris Danderson, Robbie Harris, John Hamilton, Otah Armstrong, Justin Hunter, Michael Godberry HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: John Darst, Harvey Mayo, Foy Callicoat, Charles Carroll, Charles Callicoat, Jack Cantrell CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE FAMILY NIGHT SATURDAY 6-8 SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK