Jack Sanders, Sr.'s Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Jack Sanders, Sr., age 83 of Charleston, entered his eternal home on Thursday, July 18, 2013 while at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2013 at Adams Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ken Hoover officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday from Noon until service time. Interment, with Military Rites conducted by the Honor Guard of the Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592, will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service, or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920. Jack was born on December 10, 1929 in Princeton, Indiana and was the son of the late William G. and Cama (Nelson) Sanders. He married Patsy Trailor on January 9, 1954 in Decatur, IL and she survives. He is also survived by four children, Jack G. Sanders of Oakland, IL, Robin Cox and husband Mike of Charleston, Mike ""Joe"" Sanders and wife Mary of Charleston, Lisa Bluhm and husband Mark of Charleston; six grandchildren, Jack William Sanders, Michael Lewis Cox, Gabe Cox, Atticus Sanders, Laura McHenry and Matthew Bluhm; and a sister-in-law, Betty Snyder of Charleston. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, June Benson.Jack was a United States Army Veteran and faithfully served his country during the Korean War. He attained his Bachelor's Degree from Millikin University in Decatur and was employed with Eastern Illinois University for many years in the Purchasing Department, and later with the Finance Department in the area of Budget and Planning Analysis. Jack was a member of the Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592 and was a patriot who loved his country. He kept life interesting for all those who knew him - he was extremely witty and his quick one-liners kept you on your toes. He was a published author of many Letters to the Editor which were his ""claim to fame"". He also loved to play pool and solve crossword puzzles in his spare time. Jack's family was the most important aspect of his life and he enjoyed spending time with Pat and their little Yorkie canine companions. He loved his children and adored his grandchildren - his immense love for them was evident. He will be remembered with a warm smile and a grateful heart by those whose lives he touched with his generous love and affection.
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