Vergil John Sandifer

Vergil John Sandifer passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 65. He was born on Tuesday, October 10, 1961 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Carrie Linton Sandifer and the late Bennie Gene Sandifer, Sr. He was a life-long resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Vergil was a member of First Baptist Church in Ponchatoula. He worked at CVS for 20 years, after which he went on to work for Bohning's Supermarket for the past 25 years. Vergil was an assistant manager in Robert, Louisiana before transferring to Bohning's in Ponchatoula as manager. Vergil's love for the people and city of Ponchatoula led him to serve as Ponchatoula City Councilman for many years. He was an LSU fan and loved hunting and spending time at the camp with his nephews. Vergil was very outgoing and never met a stranger. He loved his friends and family and he always had a smile on his face.

Vergil is survived by his sister; Roxanna Sandifer Bankston; sister, Colleen Sandifer Joiner(Daryl); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bennie Gene Sandifer, Sr.; mother, Carrie Linton Sandifer; brother, Bennie Gene Sandifer, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Gary Bankston.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula, 325 E. Pine Street, Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 beginning at 10:00 AM until the funeral service begin at 1:00 PM.

Interment will follow in Alex P. Blackwell Cemetery, Folsom, Louisiana.