Mr. Larry Lee Sanders

Larry Lee Sanders was one of seven children born to the late Joe and Swanie Sanders on June 10, 1957. He departed this life on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Larry attended Johnston County Schools. He was a foreman at Landing Produce for many years. He is proceeded in death by the following: his parents, Joe and Swanie Sanders, his wife, Shelia Duff Sanders; his brother, Tommie D. Sanders, and his sister, Lois Jean Sanders. Today we pay tribute to a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He leaves to cherish his memories: his daughter, Kimberly Ekeleme; four he reared as his own, Tisha Duff, Toby Duff, Terrance "Rell Rell" Robinson, and Toby "Keiara" Duff; eight grandchildren, Kenyetta Middleton, Rebekkah Middleton (Tyjean), Ezekiel Middleton, JaCoby "Duck" Duff, Shaniqua Duff, Orlando Duff, Jayden Duff Gaskins, Nathaniel Duff Gaskins; one great-grandchild, Solomon Barbour; a special companion, Crystal McArthur; his godson, Kamari McArthur; best friend, Hayes "Boo Boo" Robinson; a special sister-in-law, Shenise Duff Robinson and a host of other relatives and friends. All Attendees are required to wear a mask to enter the building and asked to participate in social distancing. Walk-through visit only, not to exceed 10 people at a time. Visitation: Wednesday, December 09 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel 806 E Market St Smithfield, NC 27577 (919) 934-8416 All Attendees are required to wear a mask and asked to participate in social distancing. Graveside Service: Thursday, December 10 2:00 PM Sanders Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery 6989 NC Hwy210 Smithfield, NC 27577 Interment: Thursday, December 10 Sanders Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery 6989 NC Hwy210 Smithfield, NC 27577