William Curby Sanderson

1938 - 2026

SANDERSON - William Curby Sanderson, 87, of Kingsland, Ga., passed away at his home Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.
He was born April 11, 1938, in Folkston, Ga., to the late Jimmy Sanderson and Nomie Knowles Sanderson Cartrette. A longtime member of Ruhamah Baptist Church, William's faith and trust was in the Lord Jesus Christ. William loved being outdoors gardening, hunting and fishing. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs and Charlton County Indians fan. William was a Mason at the Masonic Lodge for more than 50 years. His family was his most prized possession. He loved having a house full of family and laughter.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Jimmie Jane Sanderson; three brothers, Claude Sanderson, James Sanderson and Clyde Sanderson; and two sisters, Juanita Sanderson Teston and Annette Davis.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Horne Sanderson; five daughters, Linda Johnson (Jim), Brenda Horne (Russell), Jimmie Jane Grantham, Beth Figueria (Goldwyn) and Glenda Nettles (Jamie); five sisters, Elizabeth Barlow, Coyann Davis, Reba Tripp, Velma Combs and Shirley Geiger; 12 grandchildren, Tiffany, Gabe, Bryan, Whitney, Kirby, Tia, Amber, Hal, Haley, Sygan, Elizabeth and Jimmy; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives who loved and adored him.
A service was 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home. Burial followed at Pineview Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers were Bryan Stephens, Hal Gowen, Gabe Hamilton, Jimmy Nettles, Daniel Bushby, Chris Cleveland, Dylan Reynolds, Steve Turner, Tyler Morgan and Jesús Villanueva.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Heartland Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at shepardrobersonfh.com.
Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sanderson family.