John Sanders Obituary
Lynn, born in Hawkinsville, had lived most of his life in Twiggs County and was the son of the late John Horace Sanders. He was retired, after 36 years of service, from Ansco Telecommunication Utility Contractors and a 1982 graduate of Twiggs Academy where he played on the state championship basketball team. Lynn loved Ford automobiles, basketball, hunting and fishing. He was a member of Elsharath Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Lora Sanders of Twiggs County; his children, Gary Sanders of Twiggs County, Tiffany (Dan) Oxley of Cochran, Crystal Skipper of Jones County, Megan Dees of McIntyre, Justin (Kendell) Floyd of Cochran and Josh (Shelby) Floyd of Danville; twelve grandchildren; his mother, Esselean Sanders of Twiggs County; his sister, Sharon (Troy) Jackson of Kathleen; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family is at 282 Rainbow Road, Cochran. (Twiggs County)
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Scott Hardwick
February 1, 2026
Lynn was a very good man. I really enjoyed our talks the few times we met. He was always in good spirits. He will definitely be missed.
Scott Hardwick,
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