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Dr. David Adam Sanders, retired chief master sergeant, 69, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at his residence with family.
Dr. Sanders lived in Savannah most of his life. He was a graduate of A.E. Beach High School, class of 1961, and did his undergraduate work at Savannah State College. He received his master's degree from Cambridge University, Boston, Mass., and his Ph.D. from Fielding Graduate University. He retired from the 165th Air National Guard as a chief master sergeant. He also retired after 30 years of service as a school teacher for the Chatham County Board of Education. He was a licensed electrician and worked at the Savannah Technical College as an air-conditioning and refrigeration instructor. He was the head deacon and member of the Overcoming By Faith Ministries, Savannah. Dr. Sanders was also known as a devoted family man and was married to his wife Gwendolyn for 37 years. He loved his two children, DaVena and David III, dearly. He was also a great teacher, mentor and friend to many others in the community. His kind and jovial spirit will be missed.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Senella Pettigrew.
He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Marie Carpenter Sanders of Richmond Hill; children, DaVena November Sanders Jordan (Tony Jordan) and David Adam Sanders III (Shawnna Anne Sanders); grandchildren, Tony Caleb McCall Jordan, Daniel Israel Jordan, Noah Christopher Sanders, Jayden Da'Shawn Sanders and Malenna Chanel Faith Sanders; brothers, Thurman Sanders (DeAnna) and James Earl Sanders; sisters, Lynette Sanders Robinson (Phillip), Barbara Sanders Frazier and Alvena Sanders Hopkins (Benjamin); numerous nephews, nieces and grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
The funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, at Overcoming By Faith Ministries, 9700 Middleground Road, Savannah. Burial will be in Beaufort VA National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C.
Visitation is a hour prior to the service at Overcoming By Faith Ministries.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to All Walks of Life at www.AWOLinc.org. or by mail to AWOL, P.O. Box 15846, Savannah, Ga. 31416.
Arrangements are by Richmond Hill Funeral Home of Richmond Hill.
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Memories and Condolences
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August 24, 2012
Uncle david is my Great Uncle my Grandmothers brother,he always had something good to say to me and always gave me a big hug and a smile he will always be missed
Vickie Gordon
Kenneth Williams
August 20, 2012
I met Dr David A.Sanders through my wife Donna her Uncle. He seem to be a good man from the 1st time we met and I sincerely, send my love to my wife, his wife Mrs Gwen Sanders and her entire family during this time of their grief. My best,
August 20, 2012
I enjoyed working with Dr. Sanders while he was completing his doctoral degree. I'm keeping David and his family in my prayers.
Rodney Beaulieu
Fielding Graduate University
Erastus J. Gibson
August 20, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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