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1958

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2016

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3200 W 15th Ave

Gary, Indiana

W.R. Sanders Obituary

Born on December 25, 1958 to the union of Bishop B.A. and late District Missionary Ruthie M. Sanders. 1976 Graduate of Roosevelt High School. On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 he slept away at home. To reflect many precious memories he leaves parents, Bishop B.A. and Beulah Sanders, and devoted wife, Mellondy , Sons, Pratel M. Winston, Onza T. Winston, Lauren Jarome Winston and W.R. Sanders Jr. Daughters, Ebonee Sanders, Deshae (Andre C.) Redden and Mellondy Joy Sanders. Siblings; Supt. Burnnie (Mischell) Sanders, District Missionary (Elder Carl) Sutton Sr., Benita (Lorenzo) Taylor, Berquilla (Albert) Bullock. Mother-in-love, Geraldine Winston. Musical Celebration, Friday, September 2, 2016 at 6 pm. Home going Service Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. All Services at The Church of God in Christ Inc. of Gary, IN 5718 W. 9th Avenue, Gary, IN . Burial Fern Oaks Cemetery in Griffith, IN. Powell-Coleman Funeral Home in charge.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2016.

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Dr Katrina Sanders

August 25, 2019

W: thing have been so different since you left. Meeting you and talking to you every day, has been a challenge. Cousin I miss you, and I know that you are playing Angels in heaven right now. Daniel is playing both the guitar and organ. Your Uncle Left July 1. Your brother in-law left not long after you. I'm praying that your NEW music comes forth.

Lloyd Daniels

September 25, 2018

What a wonderful guy WR was. Such a talented man. My confidences.

Robert & Katrina Sanders

December 2, 2016

There was so much to look forward too: Melly, thank you for showing so much LOVE! You were the Inspirations behind the Music...I was listening to iHeart Radio, playing Dubby's Music...(tears)....Just can't take it in...As if he went out of town! Yet praying for you and the children...Love you cousin....Dubby.....Rest....your fingers are yet playing those strings of LOVE Song!!!

Joyce Sims

September 4, 2016

Melody and family:. I am saddened concerning the loss of Elder WR Sanders. It was my intentions to make it the funeral but something very important came up. My prayers are with you and I am asking God to strengthen you in your difficult times when you need Him the most. He will take you though and encourage you.

Mary (Ms. Mary) Jones

September 2, 2016

Berquilla, my prayers are with you and family in the lose of your brother. Your memories will get you through.

September 1, 2016

Sincere sympathy to Bis. Sanders and family. May God grant you peace and comfort. May the memories forever be alive in your hearts.

In GOds Love, Sis. Lillie Calhoun

September 1, 2016

9/1/16

Deepest sympathies to the Sanders family in your time of sorrow. May God give you the strength to stand and the beautiful memories give you peace-Phillipians 4:7



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Tony Mitchell

September 1, 2016

I'm going to miss you my Brother we have play together in church an A Band l will be praying for your Family R I H

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6:00 p.m.

The Church of God in Christ Inc. of Gary

5718 W. 9th Avenue, Gary, IN

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3

Service

10:30 a.m.

The Church of God in Christ Inc. of Gary

5718 W. 9th Avenue, Gary, IN

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3200 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN 46404

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