Jeffery Allan Sandlin

Jeffery “Jeff” Allan Sandlin, 53, loving husband of Jennifer Marchbanks Sandlin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Born in Birmingham, AL, to Wilma “Vonnie” Sandlin Sams and Allan Sandlin. Jeff had many passions: his family (his two children were his world) Clemson Football (with his Clemson Family), the Racing Community, and hanging with his friends that refer to themselves as “The Club”. He was of Christian faith and enjoyed fishing, hunting anything outdoors. 

Jeff was a former EMT and firefighter before becoming a professional in the Motorsports Industry for thirty years. He worked in many divisions of racing from Grass Roots tracks to the NASCAR level. 

Jeff was a technical salesman for Strange Oval and was very active with Jett Motorsports during the weekends and Factory Canopies. He was a dear friend and colleague to all who knew him and had the pleasure of working alongside him. 

In addition to his wife of 20 years, he is survived by his daughter, Bella Rae Sandlin; son, Tilson Walker Dean Sandlin; Jennifer’s mother, Nancy Marchbanks, whom he called mom; sister, Lisa Sandlin Miller (Randy); three brothers, Lennie Sams, Jr. (Pam), Greg Sams (Donna), and David D. Marchbanks, III (Erin); three aunts, Faye Sandlin Bell, Debbie Slovensky (Ronnie), and Nita Wilbanks Collett; uncle, Ray Sandlin and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Vonnie Sandlin Sams and Allan Sandlin , stepfather Lennie Sams, Sr. , father-in-law, David Dean Marchbanks, Jr. and his maternal grandparents, Euel and Mildred Wilbanks and paternal grandparents, Woodrow and Louise Sandlin.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 1 PM at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 101 Pisgah Rd, Easley, SC 29642. Burial will follow in Robinson Memorial Gardens, 1425 Powdersville Rd, Easley, SC 29642. Even though no formal visitation will be held before or directly after the burial, the family would invite everyone to come to a Celebration of Life in true Clemson Tailgate fashion, which will be held after graveside at The Pond House, 171 Chris de lane, Starr, SC 29684. 

Let all those who knew and loved him cherish the memories they shared with him. He may have left this world but let us celebrate his life and legacy that will endure for years to come. 

In addition to flowers, donations may be made to Hardin Capital Partners, LLC, 1207 E. Washington St. Greenville, SC 29601. Please make checks payable to Charles Schwab in care of Jeff’s two children, Bella and Tilson’s college fund. 

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