Dwaine was born on July 7, 1960 to the parents of the late Russell and Helen Sanders in Fort Valley, Ga.

Dwaine attended Northside High School C/O 1979 in Warner Robins, Ga. While in high school and for some time after graduation hew worked at Robins Air Force Base.

Upon leaving Robins he began his career journey with Bibb Distributions Company in Macon, GA where he remained until his untimely death.

Dwaine was a loyal, dedicated, and faithful employee for 42 years while employed with Bibb Distributing Company. Dwaine accomplished many accolades, some of those include:

1989 - Bibb Distributing Company Pre-Sell Supervisor of the year

1991 - Anheuser-Busch Salesman of the year for the state of Ga.

1998 - BDC Sales Consultant of the year

2002 - Won the 3rd Qtr. Maximum Performance contest for Anheuser-Busch for most creative display in his region. (Won trip to Florida)

Just recently Dwaine appeared in television commercials and on billboards for Anheuser-Busch.

Some of Dwaine’s passions included landscaping, weight training, and spending time with family and friends. He never met a stranger, as he was always uplifting and very comical.

Dwaine is survived by his devoted wife of 25 years Jihee Sandera from Macon, Ga. Two sons Antonio (Candy) Johnson from Alabama and Demetrius Johnson from Portland. Three grandchildren Myoki-Lei Johnson, D’Andre Johnson aka DJ, and Zuri-Lei Johnson all for Alabama. His mother Helen Sanders from Warner Robins, Ga. Three brothers, twin Dwight Sanders (Cheryl) from Macon, Ga. Carl Sanders (Delores) from Oakwood, Ga and Donald Sanders from Warner Robins, Ga. Two sisters Cynettie Lester and Rera Sanders both from Warner Robins, Ga. Four nephews, two nieces, one which precedes him in death, other relatives and friends.

Visitation

May

28

Nelson's Memorial Mortuary | Warner Robins, GA

501 Elberta Rd.
Warner Robins, GA 31093

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Funeral Service

May

29

Union Baptist Church

1137 Kitchens St
Macon, GA 31217

3:00 PM