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- JAMES SIMONTON SANDERS passed away June 14, 2007 after a long struggle with emphysema. He was born on January 8, 1932 at AGH, the son of Jesse & Mary Sanders.
After graduating from P.K. Young, he joined the Marine Corps in 1950. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict & was wounded three times at the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. At the age of 18 he received the Purple Heart Award. He retired from Florida's Dept. of Transportation on December 31, 1983. He was the owner and manager of The Sanders House Apartments, established in 1936 by his parents.
He was an avid animal lover & was devoted to his dog, Bear, & his cat, Oliver.
He was a spirited Gator fan.... GO Gators! !
He was a member of the American Legion Post 16, the VFW, the Elks 990, & the Moose Lodge.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Patty; daughters, Brenda (Steve) Gregory and Leslie Tindell; a son, Steve Sanders all of Gainesville; step-sons, Brett & Scott Mobley of Birmingham, AL; seven grandchildren & one great-granddaughter; a sister, Anne (Allen) Ross of Gainesville; nieces & nephews & many close friends.
A Memorial service will be held at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Ave., Gainesville, FL on Monday, June 18, 2007 at 11:00 AM with The Reverend Johnny Arnette officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior from 10-11. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 N.W.90"' Blvd., Gainesville, Fl. 32606. Arrangements are under the care of FOREST MEADOWS FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Gainesville Sun from 6/16/2007 - 6/18/2007. [5]
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