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Obituary For Levester Sanders

Levester Sanders answered the Master’s call on January 20, 2023. He was born June 30, 1946 to Dock and Lunnette Sanders of Spartanburg, SC.

He is survived by: his son, Mark Williford of Norfolk, VA; two brothers, Zebrie Vincent Sanders (Ulanda) of Evansville, IN and Marion Keith Sanders (Sharon) of Pittsburgh, PA; one sister, Sadie Eleazer (Coley) of Yorktown, VA; and a brother-in-law, Robert Jackson.

Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by a sister, Gwendolyn Jackson.

He joined the Mount Moriah Baptist Church at a very young age.

Levester was a 1965 graduate of the former Carver Senior High School and a 1969 graduate of Allen University in Columbia.

Mr. Sanders was previously employed as a Spartanburg County Youth Counselor. He later joined the United States Army Reserve at the age of 33 where he graduated as a Personnel Administrative Specialist in 1979.

He was a very proud member of the Epsilon Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity since 1971 and a 33rd degree Mason and a Shriner.

A Celebration of the Life of Levester Sanders will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 445 S. Church St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be held in the Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2256 Cannons Campground Rd., Drayton, SC.

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CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY FROM PAUL CUNNINGHAM REST IN PEACE

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Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Levester. We'll continue to keep the Sanders Family uplifted in thought and prayer. Growing up on the southside of Spartanburg, we had a number of great role models to look up to; Trout was one of them! May the Creator bless and give you comfort and peace. Greg Fowler + The Fowler Family

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Levester was like a brother to me. I grew up with the family on the South Side of Spartanburg. When you were sad he could just bring you out of it. He was such a joyful person to be around. He will be truly missed. My condolences to the family. Praying for your strength. Sara Austin

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Rest Peacefully Levester. Very nice Man. SandraSmithPearson.

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TO LEVESTER'S FRIENDS AND FAMILY. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST, HEARTFELT SYMPATHIES: My big brother left me recently -- the only one I had. And every time I think of him, I get a little sad. Take comfort in these words: "When I was little, I looked up to my brother because he was big and strong. Today I still look up to him -- in Heaven where he belongs. God Bless You All, Annie Booker

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Our prayers and condolences to the Family of our classmate and neighbor, Levester Sanders. Betty and Barbara Miller La Salle Court

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My condolences to Levester's son, sister and other family members. Levester was a friend in life and a friend for life. He will be missed but never forgotten. It is not often a man touches so many people in such a positive way. Levester has left us with smiles and wonderful memories over decades of knowing him. May you be comforted by the memories of the man he was over the years. He was a special friend to me and we kept in touch for many years. Because of how he lived, he will rest in peace. Doris Posey

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The Fennoy family extends our sincere condolences to the Sanders family. May God bless you and keep you in His loving care, especially during this time.

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My sincere condolences to the family of Levester

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Prayers are with the family Patricia Fleming

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John 5:24 "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life."

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Sadie, Vincent and Marion my thoughts and Prayers are with you, Levester Loved you all very much. He was a Special friend to me and my family. He always said when the Good Lord came for him that he would be ready. Rest in Peace. All is Well with your Soul. Rev. Detra Ferguson Williams and Family

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Our condolences to the family of our classmate, Levester Sanders. God will continue to take care of you. Carver High School class of 65.

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May the PEACE of GOD surround the Family & Friends as we accept Levester transition ❤️ B P Simpson & Family

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To the family of Levester Sanders..Im so sorry to hear of his passing. I graduated from Carved HS in 1966 and was a friend of his for many years. May he rest in Eternal Peace.

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Deepest Sympathies and prayers of comfort and strength to the family. Levester could light up a room when he walked in cause he was always smiling and laughing. He will be truly missed. Karen Watson and Family

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Prayers and🙏🙌🙏 condolences to the Sanders family.Leicester and I graduated from Carver High School in 1965. Leicester was a good athlete and he will be missed. He's in a better place now. Barbara Woodruff-Vernon and Willie Vernon

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My dear Levester......you were truly one-of-a-kind. Your talents were unlimited just like your love for your friends and family. There was a joy in your voice on Monday, January 16 in the doctors office. It was unlike any tone I had ever heard. How wonderful for you and how wrenching. Going to miss you. RIP with love and friendship.

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To the family of Levester: My condolences to you. Levester and I both graduated from Carver High School. Continue to trust God for He alone will strengthen and sustain you during this season of your life. Saundra Giles Gaffney

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Trout, was a good man in every sense of the word. He was also a great athlete in football, track and he could play a good game of basketball for his size. I will cherish the times we interacted together. Rest in peace my brother! Ray Dawkins. Carver 1970

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Prayers&Condolences to Family&Friends of Levester Sanders.Rest in Peace and Power. Sincerely,Robert&Michelle Thompson(Hugs)

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To Family&Friends of Levester Sanders:U All have Our Deepest Condolences& Prayers.Levester Rest in PEACE&POWER

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Rest in Heaven my dear friend it was so nice talking with you on Thursday I do not take transitioning lightly it was your way of letting all who know you that God's Grace and Love is sufficient

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Cousins John Earl, Bea & Nate Wallace & Family

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Wishing Levester's family comfort and peace. Mrs. Freddie Linder Stewart

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Our condolences to the Sanders family. We are saddened to hear Levester passed. He was a friend and brother to our family for many years. We shared good times together and have heard him say, he is saved. Knowing this gives us comfort and peace. ~Hunter & Clemons family

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Mr. Ernest & Cousin Dot Wallace-Martin & Family

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To the family of Levester Sanders, You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Levester was a good friend of mine and we graduated from high school in the same class. He was a great athlete, played football and was a discus and shot putter on the track team. He was voted most popular in the class of 1965. I don't know where he got the name from, but we all called him fondly "rainbow trout". He will be missed by all that new him. Gone too soon, and a life well lived. Rest in peace, my brother. This is Herbert and Carolyn Walker, Columbia, South Carolina.

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We recently saw Levester reconnecting with friends and acquaintances, it was a joy see his renewed spirit. We know to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord. Dot Edwards Williams

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Cousin Sean A. Wallace & Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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