of Helena, AR
March 24, 1943 - September 14, 2020
Robert A. Sanders, departed this life on Monday, September 14, 2020, at the age of 77. He was born in Jonesboro, AR, on March 24, 1943, the son of Robert Sanders, Jr. and Alberta Jackson Sanders.
The Sanders family moved to Helena shortly after Robert was born and Robert was raised, went to school, and spent most of his life in Phillips County, AR. He graduated from Barton High School in 1962. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was honorably discharged from active duty in November 1964. Upon his return from active duty, he joined his father in farming on the farm where he had grown up at Lexa, AR. After his involvement with farming, Bob took a job at the Arkla Chemical Plant where he worked in the Blueprint Room until the plant's closure. He moved on to secure a job in the Time Keeper's Office at Mohawk Rubber Company. He later moved from time keeping to plant supervision where he worked until the Mohawk plant closed in early July 1979.
After the Mohawk plant closed, Bob began honing his skills in the building and construction trade, and in 1981, he started a building contractor business known as Sanders & Chin Construction with Mon H. Chin, his business partner. After Mon's retirement, Bob continued as Sanders Construction Co., Inc.
Bob was especially proud of his construction crew. He felt he had the best professionals in the building trades as his crew. Jimmy Downs began his career with Bob, along with skilled and seasoned building professionals, Charles Purvis, Steve Norwood, and Kurt Jones. Bob was grateful for the help and advice he enjoyed from lumber company owners and suppliers like Louis Hardman, Hardman Lumber Co., Walter Morris, Jr., H&M Lumber Co., Sammy Brocato and James McCarley.
With his crew, Bob renovated some of Phillips County's most notable tourist attractions; such as, the Edwardian Inn, the Moore-Hornor House, the Cherry Street Pavilion stage, home to the King Biscuit Blues Festival. He built many notable private homes throughout Phillips County.
He was predeceased by his parents, and is survived by one brother, J.C. Sanders, of Helena, and his sisters, Jackie Sanders, of Helena, and Melinda Bennett (Rodger) of Holly Grove.
2 Corinthians 5:17 ''Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.''
A graveside service for Bob Sanders was held Friday, September 18, 2020 at Central Cemetery in Lexa, Arkansas.
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12 Condolence(s)
H&M Lumber Company
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
So sorry to hear about Mr. Bob’s passing. He was a wonderful man and a great customer. He will be missed by so many. We always appreciated you guys bringing him up to the store to see us after he got sick. Prayers for all of his family, loved ones and friends. He made a difference in all of our lives.
Barbara King
Sunday, September 20, 2020
I am so sorry to read about Bob. He was a good and kind man, and will be missed by all who knew him. May God bless all the family and keep you in his care, now and in the days ahead.
Curtis and Vicky Crisp
Sunday, September 20, 2020
Bob was a man of his own distinction, Could Do Anything, he set his mind too. Bob was a Good freind, as All His Family! so Sorry for the Loss, We will Continue to Pray for His Loved Ones!
Eugenia Jones Newsom
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Jackie,
We are very sorry to hear about Bob.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Eugenia Jones Newsom
LaDonna Jones
Marie Jones
Tom Braden
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Loved Bobby like a brother
Rick Yeager
Friday, September 18, 2020
Prayers for Jackie, J.C, and Melinda.
Rita Brocato
Friday, September 18, 2020
Jackie and Melinda
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
J.B. Jones
Friday, September 18, 2020
So sorry to hear about Bob. Bob was stationed at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida in one of the Patrol Squadrons (can't remember which one). He was a student of mine when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, and the class instruction paused while we and many other Navy Officers listened to Walter Cronkite broadcast the sad news. I'm sorry I didn't visit with him in his last years. My sincere condolences to his family.
Jim & Hazel Williams
Friday, September 18, 2020
We didn't learn about this until late this afternoon (Friday) and we're so sorry to hear it. Bob was a good man. Jim knew him for many years and considered him to be a good friend. Our sympathy to all the family. We will keep you all in our prayers. May the Lord bless you all. Sincerely, Jim & Hazel Williams
Jim mayer
Friday, September 18, 2020
Robert was a great friend to all who knew him. A perfectionist in the building trade. A very special gentleman. You are in our thoughts and prayers Diane & Jim Mayer
Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Friday, September 18, 2020
Henry and I are so sorry to hear about Bob! Our prayers will be with you all during this time. Love, Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Sandy. Snyder
Friday, September 18, 2020
Bootsie, Jackie, Melinda & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. I pray for God’s comfort & strength for the days to come. Put your faith in our Lord & he will ease your grief & heartache.
Sandy Snyder ♥ï¸â™¥ï¸â™¥ï¸