P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR 71655
Willie John Sanders, obituary portrait — Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Willie John Sanders, obituary portrait — Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

Willie JohnSanders

Date of Birth January 2, 1937
Passed Away On April 12, 2011
At Age 74 years
Resident of Monticello, AR
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Willie John Sanders, 74, passed away at his home in Monticello. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a great friend to many. He was born January 2, 1937 in Drew County.

He was a Christian and a member of Eastside Missionary Baptist Church. On September 21, 1956 he and Sallie Irene Burr were united in marriage. Together they had two children, William A. and Becky M, whom he loved very much. After working at the Coca Cola plant for 28 years, he became a successful business owner, opening his own transmission repair shop.

Preceding him in death were his parents, William Harvey Sanders and Emma Irene Trantham Sanders, his daughter Becky Marie Knight, two brothers, Arthur Sanders and Bob A. Sanders.

He is survived by his wife, Sallie Irene Sanders of Monticello; one son, William Sanders and wife Theresa of Star City; one sister Hazel Potts of Monticello; grandchildren Angela Sanders of Judsonia, Tina Goodwin and husband Jason of Cabot, Michael Knight and fiancee' Christie Crow of Crossett and Julie Gardner and husband Bubba of Monticello; great-grandchildren, Anna Goodwin, William Gardner, Brayson and Eythan Knight and Jordan Carter.


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Services

Visitation

Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

943 Highway 425 North

Monticello, AR, 71657

April 13, 2011

from 5:00 to 7:00 pm

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Service

Gathering of Friends & Family

Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

943 Highway 425 North

Monticello, AR, 71657

April 14, 2011

at 11:00 AM

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Interment

Mountain Home Cemetery

Hwy 425 S.

Star City, AR, 71667

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Condolences (20)

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Chip Gardner KS April 15, 2011
"Mrs. Irene, & Family, This is such a shock to me. Mr. Willie John, was a generous man. I remember the last time I saw him. My wife, & I were honored to have him, & Mrs. Irene at our reception on July 15th, 2007. He will be greatly missed. The Sanders Family are all in our prayers, during this time of loss."
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Danielle Rich AR April 14, 2011
"Tina and Family,
I am so sorry about Mr. Sanders passing. He is now in a better place and no longer in pain. May his memories always be with you all. I will be praying for you and your family that God may give you strength during this difficult time.

Love,
Danielle"
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Hazel Pennington Las Vegas, NV April 14, 2011
"My condolences go out to the family. Willie John and I went to school together. Trust in the Lord and lean on him for your needs."
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