Jimmy Robert Sanders

Jimmy Robert Sanders, 78, passed away on June 29, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and his little dog, Benji.

He was the son of Ruby Lee and Thetis Randall Sanders. He was a native of Twin City and worked in industrial construction as an electrician. Some of his favorite things included riding his tractor, using his chainsaw, and working in his pecan trees, but his greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the El Bethel Baptist Church where he was a deacon for thirty-eight years and in charge of the children’s nursery for many, many years. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his bride of fifty-six years, Glenda Lanier Sanders.

Surviving is a daughter, Joan Sanders Turner; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Kimmy Sanders, John and Brandi Sanders; grandchildren, Anna Sanders, Bailey Sanders, Adam Sanders, Blake Sanders, Emily Turner, Ansley Turner, Payne Sanders, and Creed Sanders; sister, Mary Gay; in-laws Jean Sanders, JoAnn Sanders, Don Rabitsch, Faye Lanier, Billy and Tish Lanier, Margaret and Van Pease; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 pm on Monday June 30, 2025 at Kennedy Funeral homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter.

The funeral service will be held 2 o’clock in the afternoon on Tuesday July 1, 2025 at El Bethel Baptist Church.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter, is in charge of arrangements.