James Thomas Sanders, Sr.
James Thomas Sanders, Sr., 79, of Simpsonville, husband of Edith Mehlhorn Sanders, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020.
Born in Capleville, TN, he was the son of the late Walter Thomas and Doris Howell Sanders. He grew up in Memphis, TN and raised a family in Pensacola, FL. Mr. Sanders served our country in the U.S. Navy for more than 16 years, and was a Vietnam Veteran.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Elaine Sanders, and by a sister, Billie Christine Hurt. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, James Thomas Sanders, Jr. (Myra Louise), and Angela Marie Patterson all of Simpsonville; his grandchildren, James Thomas Sanders III (Taylor Paige), Justin Andrew Sanders, Diana Marie Patterson, and Jeffrey Nathaniel Sanders; a great-granddaughter, Kayleigh Wren Sanders; and his sister, Susan Sanders Slauson.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, Simpsonville, SC.
The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will follow in the M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery, 140 Inway Dr., Anderson, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greenville Humane Society.
Dear family, our sincere condolences. We hope you will find strength in fond memories of your husband and dad in this difficult time. Our kindest regards to you all.
Wouter, Lisette, Nils, Wende and Ingmar Leusden
Our dear and wonderful friend Jim was a warrior for Christ! His steadfast faith and servitude are the greatest of testaments to Jim’s life. We pray for the family and friends. We praise the Lord for the ushering in of His servant home!
Thank you,Gabe. You were a precious “grandson” to Jim.
Thanks for the wonderful tribute to your adopted “grandpa”.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Jimmy was an inspiration to me as I was growing up.
With thoughts of comfort and peace during this time of sorrow.
Kenny Barnes, cousin
What remains are the happy memories together. We wish all the best for the family.during this time.
Erni and Hans from Berlin
vielen dank.
Elaine
I am very sorry for your loss and hopeful that you are able to share happy memories with family and friends in celebration of Jame’s life.
Adolph Lanza
“Das Schönste, was ein Mensch hinterlassen kann, ist ein Lächeln im Gesicht derjenigen, die an ihn denken.” – The most beautiful thing a human can leave behind is a smile on the face of those that remember him. I have just that when I remember Dad, his humor, and his unique way of approaching whatever came his way.
My heartfelt condolences. I hope you can share some of the memories with a smile through your tears.
Moni
veilen dank fur die aufrichtig Anerkenung.
Love,Mom
Edith, I am very sorry for your loss, as well as the rest of the family. He sounds like a great man from everything written, as well as the things that I have personally heard. I thank him for his service to the nation, and to the community. I have the privilege of working with your daughter who is a passionate leader and supporter with a huge heart.
My prayers to the entire family to help you during this difficult period. God bless!
Dear family, I would like to take this opportunity to convey my sincere sympathy. I hope that in the hours of farewell you will experience much strength and consolation for the difficult times ahead:
Wolfgang Gerber
Elaine and family, The Woodward family wants to wish you the most sincere condolence. We regarded Jim as a fine neighbor and staunch patriot. The neighborhood will miss his happy greetings.