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KELLY SANDERS Obituary


KELLY RICHARD SANDERS (Age 48)  
On Friday, July 6, 2018, of Potomac, MD. Beloved husband for 21 years of Deann Sanders; devoted father of Kylee (Age 15), Reagan (Age 12) and Sean (Age 10); loving son of Shirley and the late Richard Sanders; loving brother of Jacqueline, Darlene, Vicki, Lisa (Jeff), Kimberly, the late Vernon and Douglas. Kelly is also survived by other loving family and friends. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Kelly's Life will be offered at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.. Inurnment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund is set up for Kelly and Deann's children.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 10, 2018.

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Alez Kneessi

August 7, 2018

He was a great man! When u met him, u felt like his best friend. He had that energy and zest for life? It's a rare and great quality. I'm so very sorry.

Linda Victory

July 26, 2018

DeAnn & Family

I am so sorry for your loss. Kelly was an amazing person & will be dearly missed. Sending comfort & healing thoughts.

scott engle

July 12, 2018

you will be missed by all

Suzanne Garner

July 11, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

July 11, 2018

Sorry for your loss and grief; may the promise at John 6:40 give you comfort and peace.

Kim Hannon

July 11, 2018

So incredibly sorry to hear of Kelly's passing. Our hearts go out to his family. He will be greatly missed.
Kim & Pat Hannon

Bob and Dawn Jackson

July 10, 2018

Dear Deann, please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. May God give you peace and healing and may you know that love never dies.
Bob and Dawn Jackson

Adam Jacobson

July 10, 2018

Kelly was a great person and the world will miss him. Condolences to the Sanders family.

Cynthia Whittaker

July 10, 2018

Kelly you will be missed. You had nonstop energy. You always backed me up about being from Jersey! The Whittakers will always play the 80's in honor of you!

Sam de Souza

July 10, 2018

You will be truly missed my friend. Your Lumpia cooking will definitely be remembered over your long hair band singing skills.

Patti and Michael Worch

July 9, 2018

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Kelly will be truly missed by all. Love,

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