Chris Lacy Sanders

1948 - 2019

BORN

1948

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home

6801 E. Business 20

Odessa, Texas

Chris Sanders Obituary

Name: Funeral service for Chris Lacy Sanders
Start: 2019-02-09T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home

ODESSA - Chris Lacy Sanders passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at the age of 70, after a short battle with cancer. Chris was born November 17, 1948, in Abilene, TX, the second son born to Annye Joe McIntosh Sanders and Durwood Sanders.

The family moved to Odessa when Chris was nine years old. He attended San Jacinto Elementary, Bowie Jr. High, and graduated from Odessa High School in 1967. He had many dear friends from his school days that remained his friends his entire life. He loved them all, but first and foremost he was a beloved son, a cherished brother, an adored uncle, and a treasured cousin to many.

Chris worked for Alcan Auto Parts in Odessa for 40 plus years and was well-respected in that industry.

Chris is preceded in death by his father, Durwood Lacy Sanders, and his grandparents, Joe and Effie McIntosh and Henry and Lillian Sanders.

He is survived by his mother, Annye Joe Sanders of Odessa; his brother, Joe Mac Sanders and wife, Katherine of Odessa; and his sister, Leslye Reese and husband, David of Arlington, TX.

He is also survived by nephews, Mac Sanders of Odessa, David Bailey Reese and wife, Dejanae of Arlington, Chris Lacy Reese and wife, Britney of Denton; and niece, Aimee Sales and husband, Joel of Lubbock; great nephews and nieces, Jordi, Bryson, Aiden, Ava, Aarilyn, Aubrielle, Brayden, Bronson and Brynn. He also leaves many cousins and a host of good friends, especially Mike and Wanda Brooks and Diana Hanway and her daughter, Niki Hanway Wallace.

Pallbearers are first cousins, Bob Clifton, Gary Clifton, Guy Clifton, and T McIntosh and nephews, David Bailey Reese and Chris Lacy Reese.

Honorary pallbearers are Roy Bingham, Mike Brooks, Steve Brannan, Don Hinesly, Jerry Kidd, Chris Powell, Gary Priddy, Mac Sanders, Jerry Don Smith, Dewey Walker, and Wayne Williams.

Funeral service is at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Following that there will be a funeral service at 3:00 PM, at Parker Funeral Home in Baird, TX with Reverend Jimmy Hatcher officiating, followed by interment at the McIntosh family plot in the Baird Cemetery @ 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send family condolences please sign his guestbook at www.sunsetodessa.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Odessa American on Feb. 7, 2019.

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Brent Amonett

February 2, 2020

I can't believe it's been a year. I think of Chris often and wonder what he might be doing in that special place called heaven. JoeMac I also think of you and your family, hope things are going good and that your hearts have accepted this great lose. Chris I will never forget you. Rest In Peace My Friend

Michael Ozuna

June 12, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lindy Rainer

February 10, 2019

What heartbreaking news that such a sweetheart of a guy is gone from all of his loved ones and thousands of friends. Chris always had a beautiful smile and kind words and often a hug when he saw an old friend. His loss will affect so many lives which he touched. I will be praying that all who are mourning him will focus on the blessings he brought to your lives instead. He was always one of the most charming guys ever to bless Odessa. Rest in peace sweet, handsome Chris.

February 10, 2019

Rest in peace, my old friend.
Luther Paul Jones
San Antonio, Texas

Ernie McReynolds

February 9, 2019

So sorry to hear about Chris Joe Mac

Susan Henry

February 8, 2019

Joe Mac, Lesley, Annye, family and close friends. We send our sympathy, thoughts and prayers. No words can express the sorrow for your family's loss and the loss for so many good friends. Thinking of all of you.
Our OHS class of 67 has lost another classmate who was always a great paticipator and supporter. You will truly be missed, Chris.
Margaret Hill
And
Susan Henry Busch and Glenn Busch

Brent Amonett

February 8, 2019

I worked with Chris and Mike for approx. 10 years after I graduated high school. I got to know Chris and always considered him a great friend and someone I always looked up to. Chris always seemed to have the answer to any question or problem that came up. Chris was a special person and one I'm glad I could call my friend. I will forever miss Chris but his memory will always be in my heart. I looked at Chris like he would always be there long after I was gone. To Joe Mac and family I am sorry for the lose, you guys were like family to me also. Mike Brooks I just have no words, all three of us had some great times working together. I would not trade the years working with you and Chris for anything. Chris may you rest in peace, to Mike, Joe Mac and the families I love you all.

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