Jonathan Sanford, age 58, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Friday, January 27, 2017. He was born on June 11, 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents, Weldon Sanford and Faye Long; and a daughter, Jessica Sanford. He is survived by his wife, Linda Sanford of Dalton; sons, Jonathan Sanford, Tyler Sanford, Tyler Sanford, Matthew Sanford and Jerrod Sanford all of Dalton; daughters, Samantha Sanford of Macon, Lie Elliot of Ringgold; brothers, Michael Sanford and his wife Cathy of Dalton, Allen Sanford of Villanow, Ronnie Sanford of Tunnel Hill; 5 grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA; 706-529-5371.