Julian Robert Sandefur

February 26, 1936 - June 4, 2021

Dr. Julian Robert Sandefur Born: February 26, 1936 in Birmingham, AL and passed away on June 4, 2021 in Loxahatchee, FL at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife Joann Sandefur, daughter Kathie A. Reynolds, son William R. Sandefur, grandson Luke Reynolds. son-in-law Richard Reynolds, daughter-in-law Cathy J. Sandefur, sister Sandra Hutton, nephews Jimmy Hutton and John (Cherokee) Hutton, and nieces Janet Hutton and Deborah Hutton. Julian grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and attended college at Auburn University where he earned his degree in veterinary medicine. In 1958 he met and married Kentucky native Joann Howard after a whirlwind courtship, and they remained happily together for nearly 63-years. They had two children; a daughter named Kathie Ann, and a son William Robert. Julian had a long and successful career as a veterinarian for over 50 years until he retired in 2012. In his spare time he was an avid fisherman, and also enjoyed many other hobbies. He loved to work in his shop building things, and was a talented draftsman, woodworker, and carpenter. He was a generous man and would do anything to help someone who needed it, especially his family. He passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes and will be deeply missed by the many people who loved him.