Mr. John Wade Amos was born August 29, 1938 in the Rankin County, Florence, Mississippi area, to the union of the late Henry and Hattie Lee Berry Amos.

John better known as Sandy joined the Brown Hill M.B. Church at an early age and attended school in the Rankin County area.

Sandy was employed at Mississippi Steel Company in Flowood, Mississippi. Later on in life, he was employed at Contractors Material Jackson, Mississippi and Con Steel Company, Flowood, Mississippi.

Sandy was a hard worker, his favorite past times were farming, fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends.

On March 5, 1965, Sandy married the love of his life, Ms. Betty Lou Norwood, and to this union four (4) children were born. The two made their home in Simpson County. Sandy will always be remembered for his sense of humor, love for farming, as well as, love for his family.

Sandy departed this life for his heavenly home peacefully on September 24, 2017 at approximately 12:30 p.m.

Preceding Sandy in death are the following relatives: loving parents, Henry and Hattie Berry Amos; four (4) brothers; seven (7) sisters; son, Clint Amos; and, son-in-law, Mr. Robert E. McGee.

Left to cherish his loving memories are a loving devoted wife of 52 years, Mrs. Betty L. Amos, Pinola, Mississippi; two (2) daughters: Ms. Dorothy Ann McGee of Byram, Mississippi, and Ms. Tina Amos Turner of Pinola, Mississippi; two (2) Sons: Mr. Tracy (Renee) Amos of Jackson, Mississippi and Mr. Perry W. Amos, Pinola, Mississippi; 16 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; five sisters: Sadie (Eddie) McIntyre, Dorothy (Chester) Mangum, Marjean (James) Boyd, Velma (Willie) Owens and Cecil Ruth Amos, all of Florence, Mississippi; one (1) brother, Mr. Dan Herman (Verdia) Amos of Jackson, Mississippi; a loving mother-in-law, Mrs. Lucille Norwood, Pinola, Mississippi; two (2) special nephews, whom he loved like sons, Greg McIntyre and Larry Mangum; and a host of loving relatives and friends.