John B. "Hillbilly" Sanders

John B. "Hillbilly" Sanders

John Sanders Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 14, 2008.
SANDERS, John B. "Hillbilly", 76, passed away December 12, 2008. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mildred; his daughter, Millie Jo; his two sons, Alvin Preston "Sam" and Owen; as well as eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Hillbilly worked as a boiler maker for RECO for 30 years and at Industrial Alloy Fabricators, Inc. for 15 years. Private service arrangements by Vincent Funeral Home and Cremation Services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, Southern Territory Headquarters, 1424 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, Ga. 30329.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Gregg and Joanne Sourbeck

December 15, 2008

Sam & Owen and your extended families,

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time.

Paul Allen Brantley

December 15, 2008

Uncle John you will missed.
In the final analysis it is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves. You filled everyone's life with the wealth of wisdom and kindness. And that, only comes from loving God.
May God be with you on your journey.

J.L. Dehart

December 14, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. If you need anything you know I will be there. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Paula & Bobby Bangel

December 14, 2008

We are so sorry for your lost. May God bring you some peace during this time. You will be in our prayers.

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