of West Point, AR
October 24, 1918 - March 8, 2019
Milton Garretson Sanders, 100, of West Point, Arkansas passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. He was born on October 24, 1918 in West Point to Thomas Milton Sanders and Lenora Garretson Sanders. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Woodrow Spurgeon, Inez McSwain, and Ellanore Jackson; and two brothers, Bob Sanders and Jake Sanders.
Milton was a farmer his whole life. He was a member of the West Point Baptist Church for over 80 years. He was a member of the West Point City Council for over 60 years and a member of Masonic Lodge #49 in Searcy for over 50 years. Milton also served on the West Point School Board before they became a part of Searcy School District. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and his great-great grandson.
He is survived by his wife of 77 years, Minerva Shafer Sanders; daughter Susan Person (Billy); three grandchildren, Kellie Burnett (Terry), Nina Taylor (Kevin), and Jill Fouse (Tim); four great-grandchildren, Garretson Taylor (Brandi), Molly Jones (Timothy), Macy Fouse and Meg Fouse; one great-grandson, Willis Garretson Taylor; brother, William Sanders (Ramona) of Harrisonburg, Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2019 at West Point Cemetery in West Point.
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6 Condolence(s)
Gwen E. Anderson
Sunday, March 10, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that he and Mrs. Minerva have been together for along time and they have been blessings and White Country as well. Prayers for you all during this difficult time. Only God can heal the pain.
Irene Gray
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Mrs. Minerva, I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to you and all of your family. My prayers go out for you all. Irene Gray
Tamika Baker
Saturday, March 9, 2019
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with you and help you through your sorrows, or grief, at this difficult time. Philippians 4:6,7
Bill and Ramona Sanders
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Minerva and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss (our) loss as well.
Love to all. Bill and Ramona Sanders
Lavada Singleton Weis
Saturday, March 9, 2019
We are sorry to hear of "Uncle Bub's" passing. I have many memories of visiting West Point and seeing him and "Aunt Minerva" while Susan, my nieces and nephews, and I made mischief around West Point. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Robin Sanders
Friday, March 8, 2019
Aunt Minerva,
I just wanted to let you and all the rest of the family know I'm thinking of you and Uncle Bub tonight. He was a remarkable man.
Albert and I enjoyed our last visit with you so much a couple of years ago when we came through Arkansas at Christmas time.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers,
Love Robin