of Conway, AR
July 18, 1929 - May 12, 2019
Robert W. (Bill) Sanders, 89, of Conway, died Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was born on July 18, 1929, in Camden, Arkansas, to Robert and Mary Sanders. Bill was a graduate of Camden High School and attended Southern Arkansas University before joining the US Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in forestry and worked for International Paper Company until his retirement in 1992. Bill was an avid tennis player for many years and especially enjoyed teaching the sport to young people. He was a member of Conway First United Methodist Church and the Dorothy Robins Light Sunday School Class and attended the Men's Prayer Breakfast.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gordon Sanders and Jack Sanders; and three sisters, Bobbie Buckler, Sue Diffie, and Virginia Hood. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn Cook Sanders; two daughters, Ann Harrod (Johnny) of Greenbrier, and Susan DeBlack (Tom) of Conway; three granddaughters, Caroline Harrod, Catherine Harrod, and Susannah DeBlack; and two brothers, John Sanders (Mary Ellen) of Camden and Jerry Sanders (Jan) of Conway.
A Graveside service is planned for 1:00PM Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Crestlawn Memorial Park at Conway. A Memorial service will be held at Conway First United Methodist Church at 2:00PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 with Rev. Lauren DeLano and Rev. Lavon Post officiating.
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13 Condolence(s)
Kate Hoopchuk
Thursday, May 16, 2019
I'm so sorry we missed the service. We send our love and prayers
for peace and comfort to your family at this difficult time. Our whole family sends our love.
Anne Brown
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Anne Brown
Mary Ruth Coleman
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Dear Carolyn and family, I am so sorry to hear about the death of my wonderful Uncle Bill. He was truly a kind and lovely person and was a big part of my life as a young girl. Carol and I loved him dearly. Please know that my thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this sad time.
Love, Mary Ruth Sanders Coleman
Gerri Spires
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Susan, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. Know that I'm praying for you and your family.
Michael and Kathryn Waters
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all..May God hold you in His loving arms thru this difficult time..
Michael and Kathryn Waters
Juanita McCracken
Monday, May 13, 2019
You are giving his loss and I understand but I think how lucky you were to have this outstanding man in your kinship and fellowship circle. He was a person who radiated pleasantness, quality, and dependability. He is gone but you are here to reffect his goodwill to all.
Joyce Guttry Creech
Monday, May 13, 2019
Dear Carolyn and Family - sending my deepest sympathy to each of you, at this most difficult time.. Please, know you All will be in my prayers and thoughts ... May you find peace, in knowing your loved one, is now free of pain and suffering.. Words seem so inadequate, at a time like this . GOD be with you!!! Love you Dearly!!!
Rhonda Martin
Monday, May 13, 2019
So very sorry for your loss, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers in the very difficult time
LaDonna Falls Senter
Monday, May 13, 2019
My sincere condolences to you and your family. We will be praying for you.
Toran Isom
Monday, May 13, 2019
Please know we care. Toran and James Isom
Helen Bissell
Monday, May 13, 2019
I am so sorry, and you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
PAULA DURAN
Monday, May 13, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Renea Harrod
Monday, May 13, 2019
Lee and I want to send our thoughts and prayers for you all. I suffered the lose of my daddy one month ago. God gives us strength and courage to endure our pain.