Steve Sanders, as he was known by family, friends and colleagues, died peacefully on January 7, 2026, in League City, TX, at the age of 79 years with his loving wife by his side. Steve leaves behind a legacy of leadership, integrity, and accomplishment.
He was born on October 4, 1946, in Charlotte, NC, to the late Charles Milton Sanders and late Marcella Geraldine Huskinson Sanders.
Steve's death was preceded by his parents and two sisters, Charolette Marie Sanders Rice and Michelle Annette Sanders Bullard. Mourning his death and cherishing their fond memories. Steve leaves his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Kathryn Massey Sanders., Son U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Ryan Patrick Sanders, Daughter-in-law Lauren Gillespie Sanders, Granddaughter Avery Beth Sanders, Grandson Crew Jennings Sanders, Stepson Jimmy Bounds, Jr., Nephews Jeremy and Dustin Bullard, Niece Courtney Bullard, and numerous extended family members, friends and former colleagues.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Forest Park-The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 I-45 South, The Woodlands, TX 77384.
Funeral service will be held in the Sanctuary at The Woodlands Methodist Church, 2200 Lake Woodlands Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380, beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Dr. Edmund Robb III, officiating. Please use The Atrium entrance (#1) from the parking lot. A reception with light refreshments will be offered in the Wesley Hall immediately following the funeral services.
In lieu of customary remembrances, gifts to honor Steve's passion for the community may be made to support Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center online at www.memorialhermann.org/canopy, by mail to 929 Gessner, Suite 2650, Houston, TX 77024, or by phone at (713) 242-4400.
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