William Donald Sangster
Nov 15, 1929Feb 09, 2019
Visitation
Location
Affinity Funeral Service
Date
Thu, February 14, 2019
Time
6 : 00 PM – 8 : 00 PM
Obituary message
SANGSTER, William Donald, 89, of Richmond passed away February 9, 2019. He was born November 15, 1929 to the late William P. and Bessie R. Sangster of Ivanhoe, VA. Mr. Sangster was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Betty T. Sangster. He attended Lincoln Memorial University and served in the Virginia National Guard where he achieved the rank of Sargent. Mr. Sangster spent his career in the field of real estate as both an appraiser and broker earning his MAI designation. He eventually opened his own business, Sangster & Company. Always active in his communities, he belonged to both the Ruritan Club and the Lions Club. His lifelong passions were reading, hunting and golf. Survivors include his brother, Robert R. Sangster; sons William D. Sangster, Jr. and David P. Sangster; daughter, Deborah S. Deatherage; two grandsons, J. Wesley Shepherd and his wife, Amanda, and Ryan T. Sangster and his wife, Melody; three great-grandchildren, M. Grant and Samuel M. Shepherd, and Carson L. Sangster. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Thursday, February 14 at Affinity Funeral Service, 2720 Enterprise Pwky, Richmond, VA 23294. A private graveside service will be held at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
Really going to miss Bill, could always call and talk to him and feel better.
I worked with Bill at Whitlock McCall when I first returned to Richmond 40 years ago. I always enjoyed his company. It was a pleasure to have known both Bill and Betty.
Please accept my deepest condolences. I had the pleasure of working with Bill for 10 years on many farm and timber appraisals in central, south and southeastern Virginia. We had some great times in the record rooms at the local courthouses. I’ll never forget his knowledge and kindness.
A lot of good times with Bill and his family. He will truly be missed. Your family and friends are in my thought in prayers.