James W. Sanders, Sr. (Jay), 76 of Big Cove, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 peacefully in his sleep at home with his wife by his side. Mr. Sanders retired from Chrysler in Huntsville as an Industrial Maintenance Tech and previously work in the carpet and flooring industry for 30 years.
Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his Son; Warren Sanders, Father; Euwell Sanders; Mother; Kathleen Sanders; Brother; Jimmy Sanders and Sister; Janie Sanders. He is survived by his loving wife Carol (Bonnie) Drake Helton Sanders, Sons; James Sanders, Henry Helton, Benny Helton (Donna) and John Sanders (Valerie), Daughters; Angela Duncan (Eugene) and Bethany Sanders; 17 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; an aunt, nieces, nephews, cousins, many friends, a granddaughter/buddy Veanna Ramsey and his hospice family at North Alabama Hospice; Destin, Suzy, Tiffany and Todd.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Spry Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 2:30 pm at Spry Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Garlen and Rev. Terrell Boyd officiating and Blake Helton as the official spokesman of the family. Interment will be in Green Valley Cemetery in Owens Cross Roads. Pallbearers will be Emmitt Freeman, Paul Van Manan, Mike Ferguson, Dale Edwards, Wayne Usery and Lucian McCormack. In lieu of flowers James said feed the hungry.
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