Junior David “J.D.” Sanders, 90, of Andrews passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 in Andrews.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 30, 2016 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with James Clark and Randall Sanders officiating. Interment will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Please celebrate his life by visiting www.mcnettfuneralhome.com.
J.D. was born on April 20, 1926 in Hill County, Texas to James Monroe Sanders and Ella Clementine Stephens Sanders. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married Hester Cozette Rushing on July 8, 1946 in Knox City. They moved to Andrews in 1953. He worked in the oil field for 36 years, working for Cactus Drilling Corporation and Sharp Drilling Corporation, retiring as Rig Superintendent. He loved to work on model airplanes, was an avid water skier, fishing, and built Ham Radios. He was very proud to have a strong work ethic, where he could provide for his family, and everything he did; he did it 100%. He was a member of the Andrews Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife on November 9, 1991, son, Carl Wayne Sanders in 1947, daughter, Deborah Kay Ryals in 2014, 2 grandsons, David and Kevin Ryals, his parents, 6 brothers, 2 sisters.
J.D. is survived by his 1 son, Randall Sanders and wife, Layla, of Kerrville; 4 grandchildren, Shannon Sanders, Jace Clark, Jennye Ratterree, and Don Hood; 8 great grandchildren; and 1 great great granddaughter, Ella; and his Chihuahua companion, Baby.
Memorials may be sent to the PRMC Hospice, PO Box 2108, Andrews, Texas 79714.
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