George Stiffey
George has served as an Elder since 1988. George has been married to Jeannette for 52 years. They have three grown children, Tommy, Sandy and Stacey. George and Jeannette have been blessed with 5 grandchildren. George is a native of Pennsylvania, moving to Florida while serving in the United States Navy in 1961. He settled in Sanford, and worked with Florida Power Corporation for 30 years, retiring in 1991.
Walter Person
Walt became an elder in October 2013. Walt has been married to his beloved Loretta for over 40 years. They have two grown daughters, Beverly and Catherine. Walt and Loretta have been blessed with 4 grandchildren. Walt is a native Texan, served in the military for 22 years retiring in 1999. Walt & Loretta have served with Sanford since 2003: “Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict” (Titus 1:9NKJV).
Tom Stiffey
Tom became an elder in October 2013. Tom has been married to Cindy for 26 years. They have two grown sons, Ryan and Brandon. He became a Deacon in 1994, and served the Building and Youth Ministries. “I make a living as an auctioneer, but I work for the Lord. Our Youth are one of the areas I am most passionate about.”
Tim O’Keefe
Tim became an elder in October 2013. Tim has been married to Wendy for 24 years. They have two sons, Shane and Patrick. He became a Deacon in 2002, and served the Edification and Finance Ministries. Tim is a native of New Mexico, moving to Florida in 1968. He served here in Central Florida as a Firefighter and EMT, retiring in 2007.
