J.B Sanders, 90 of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at the Veterans Home in Fayetteville. He was born on January 3, 1924 in Sheridan, Arkansas to Charlie B. Sanders and Nora Cotton Sanders. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Reba Sanders; sister, Willine Mashburn; brother, Jack Sanders and great grandson, Seth Hicks. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Earnestine Sanders; three sons, Jim Sanders of Fayetteville, Jerry Sanders and wife Patti of McKinney, Texas and Jay Sanders and wife Sang of Waldorf, Maryland; daughter, Jena Vanhook and husband Ron of West Fork; brother, L.G Sanders of Myrtle Point, Oregon; ten grandchildren, Susan, Angie, Shawn, Dane, Melissa, Callie, J.T, Addison, Brittanie and Cassidy; nine great grandchildren, Aubrey, Tabor, Shelby, Hayden, Devin, Austin, Arianna, Inara, Kyrian and one on the way, Harrison and several other family members and friends. The family will receive friends at Beard’s Funeral Chapel from 5 to 7 PM on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. A funeral service will be held 2 PM on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Calvary Baptist Church, 1410 N Porter Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703 with Pastor Kirk Shelton and Pastor Gene Fultcher officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.
J.B Sanders January 3, 1924~July 6, 2014
Ernie & family, so sorry for your loss, You have been a good friend for many years. We first met at Central Baptist Church in the nursery when Jay & Jena and my son, Scott were just babies. Later as we became members of Calvary Baptist Church we remained friends as church members. My prayers are with you & your family.
Uncle J. B. Was a wonderful and always thoughtful man. I will miss him very much. He was loved by all he met. He was always making people smile and laugh every time you saw him.
Our hearts are all saddened at the passing of Uncle J.B. The caring but stubborn husband, the thoughtful yet ‘tuff’ Dad, the joking and loved Uncle J.B. He will forever remain one of my most favorite uncles as I remember the positive times we shared. As with many families, our times together were few and too brief; but loving memories last forever. I cherish those memories.
I AM SINCERELY SORRY FOR BILLY’S PASSING. HE WAS A CLASSMATE OF MINE AT GALLATIN HIGH SCHOOL. PHIL TATE, ANOTHER CLASS MEMBER SENT OUT A NOTICE IF BILL’S DEATH. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND . AGAIN MY CONDOLENCES. JIM COX CLASS OF 1964