Mr. Arthur Edward Sandy Jr.

“A servant of Jesus Christ” Arthur Edward Sandy Jr, age 71 of Salem, SC, passed away December 23, 2024 at home after a year-and-a-half-long battle with cancer. Art was born August 31, 1953 in Oakland, CA, to Arthur and Adelaide Sandy. Art spent his childhood in Tampa, FL before the family moved to Deerfield, IL. He graduated from Deerfield High School where he excelled in baseball and music. Art went on to obtain a business degree from Harper College in Palatine, IL and a degree in dental technology from Triton College in River Grove, IL. Art then started his 51-year-career as a dental technician, first with Baasch Dental Laboratory in Lincolnshire, IL, then establishing his own dental laboratory business, Advanced Dental Engineering. Art found much satisfaction working with his hands, and his natural artistic talent gave him a reputation of excellence in his field. Art met Diane Ullmann in the high school band. He and Diane married in 1976 and settled in Vernon Hills, IL where they raised two daughters. They were happily married for 48 years. The family relocated to Lake Keowee in Salem, South Carolina in 1995. Art’s faith in Jesus Christ grew as a young adult, and he recognized the importance of wholeheartedly serving the Lord and living out his faith authentically. He served in large and small roles at every church he was a part of, including Awana director, youth Sunday school teacher, orchestra member, small group leader, mentor, and deacon. He had a heart for ministry and helping those in need and served meals at Seneca’s Soup Kitchen, advocated for Foothills Care Center, hosted Clemson college students with the Navigators campus ministry, and directed Mercy Ministry for Crosspoint Church. He also participated in multiple national and international mission trips and was passionate about seeing the Gospel shared. Adventure was perhaps Art’s greatest hobby. Art camped, hiked, and rock climbed his whole life. He climbed the Tetons and Devils Tower in his 20s. He played baseball in a semi-pro league throughout his 30s. He adopted road biking in his 40s and made several 300-mile rides across SC in support of the Foothills Care Center. In his 50s he got his pilot's license. He also loved water sports and taught countless people to waterski behind his boat on Lake Michigan and Lake Keowee into his 60s and even at age 70! Art was a wonderful family man. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jessica and Matt Bocker, and Lindsay and Heath Whaley; two brothers, Brad (Eileen), and Terry (Pat); and four grandchildren, Jude, Maren, Selah and Elliana. Art’s life passion was to know Christ and to make Him known. He shared the gospel boldly and was a man of forgiveness and peace. Art always challenged people in their faith, even to the very end. He knew the most important thing in life was to walk closely with Jesus and to pursue Him above all else. Throughout his illness he never complained, and he never stopped praising the Lord. Although he never gave up, Art was ready to meet his Lord and Savior. He entered eternal glory surrounded by his family. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at Crosspoint Church in Clemson, SC on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3pm, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Crosspoint Church’s Mercy Ministry. https://pushpay.com/g/crosspointclemson?&fnd=mercy%20ministry

Mr. Arthur Edward Sandy Jr.

August 31, 1953 - December 23, 2024