Walter Scott “Mickey” Sandefur III

Walter Scott “Mickey” Sandefur III, of Denton, a professor of teacher education and administration for 43 years, died Nov. 30 in Denton. He specialized in curriculum and instruction, consulting with many school districts. He also served as interim associate dean of Academic Affairs. He was an active member of his church, an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a basketball and baseball coach for his children’s teams. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northwest State University of Louisiana and a doctorate from the University of Arkansas.

Walter Scott “Mickey” Sandefur III, of Denton, a professor of teacher education and administration for 43 years, died Nov. 30 in Denton. He specialized in curriculum and instruction, consulting with many school districts. He also served as interim associate dean of Academic Affairs. He was an active member of his church, an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a basketball and baseball coach for his children’s teams. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northwest State University of Louisiana and a doctorate from the University of Arkansas.