Funeral services were held Dec. 5 at Clair Memorial United Methodist Church for Augustus Sandifer, Sr. 90, of Jersey City. He passed away Nov. 28. Born in Mississippi, Augustus lived in New Orleans, Chicago, and California before moving to Jersey City more than 60 years ago. Augustus was affectionately known to his family and many, many friends as “Gump.” Augustus was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and son. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Gloria Sandifer; two daughters, Brenda Hall (Alvin) and Sharon Abbruscato (Anthony); one son, Randy Sandifer (Wanda Arlene); daughter in law Linda Sandifer; 20 grandchildren Sean, Shatanta, Trevor, Torin, Terell, Anton, Kerri, Garrick, Brandon, David, Aaron, Anthony, Warlyne, Allen, Etisha, Jazmine, Brittany, Courtney, Stephanie and Stacey; thirty great and great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Services arranged by the James E. Churchman, Jr. Funeral Home, Newark.