Family, friends say goodbye to former mayor

  • A memorial stands at Welaka Town Hall on Saturday in memory of former Mayor Gordon Sands as family and friends gather to celebrate his life.
    A memorial stands at Welaka Town Hall on Saturday in memory of former Mayor Gordon Sands as family and friends gather to celebrate his life.
  • The Rev. Karl Flagg speaks Saturday at Welaka Town Hall during former Mayor Gordon Sands’ funeral.
    The Rev. Karl Flagg speaks Saturday at Welaka Town Hall during former Mayor Gordon Sands’ funeral.
  • Family and friends sign an attendance book Saturday outside Town Hall to express condolences for Sands’ death.
    Family and friends sign an attendance book Saturday outside Town Hall to express condolences for Sands’ death.
WELAKA – The sun shined bright Saturday as family and friends gathered outside Welaka Town Hall to remember and honor the life of former Mayor Gordon Sands.  Sands, 85, passed away March 21…

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