Lewis Comer Sanders

1924 - 2012

BORN

1924

DIED

2012

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Sorrells Funeral Home - Enterprise

4550 Boll Weevil Circle

Enterprise, Alabama

Lewis Sanders Obituary

Mr. Lewis Comer Sanders of Curry Ferry Road, Bonifay, passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. He was 88.
Mr. Sanders was born April 24, 1924, in Munson, to the late Lewis and Estelle Henderson Sanders. He was a diesel mechanic by trade and he was a proud Army veteran serving in WWII.
In addition to his parents; his wife, Jean Curry Sanders; two grandchildren, Connie Martin Leavins and Stafford Lee Still, Jr. as well as a sister, Inez Leavins all preceded him in death.
Survivors include six children, Gail Jones (Charles), Westville, Marlene Howell, Gary Luquette Sanders (Bobbie Jo), all of Bonifay, Terry Sanders (Gina), Ponce de Leon, Vickie Sanders (Rudene), Bonifay, and Renay Gilmore (Greg), Westville; one sister, Nettie Houston (Flem), Bonifay; one brother, Dewey Sanders (Pat), Arab, Ala.; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Geneva with Dr. Wesley Adams officiating. Burial followed in the East Pittman Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family received friends at the funeral home Sunday, Oct. 28, from 3 until 5 p.m. Sorrells Funeral Home of Geneva, 334-684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. Express your condolences in our guest book at www.sorrellsfuneralhomes.com

Published by Washington County News from Oct. 29 to Nov. 28, 2012.
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WE MISS AND LOVE U VERY MUCH

GINA SANDERS

October 31, 2012

To Nettie and Dewey,
Rick Peters, my brother,called and told me of Comer's passing. I am sorry for your loss. May you receive the comfort of the Lord through the Holy Spirit. I will be praying for you diuring this time. Rev. Nick Peters, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Carencro, LA.

October 31, 2012

To Nettie (Sanders) and Dewey,
Rick, my brother, called and told me of Comer's passing and it is a sad time for all of his immediate and extended family. Our Church, the First Baptist Church of Carencro, LA. will be praying for you all during this time of your loss. The only comfort we might offer is the same comfort wherewith we are all comforted and that is within the Holy Spirit.
With sadness, Rev. Nick Peters, Pastor of the aformentioned church.

October 31, 2012

Rest in peace, Comer. A life well lived.

Connie Lansing

October 30, 2012

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