Douglas Sanders Obituary in Cary at C.E. Willie Funeral Home

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Douglas Lorenzo Sanders, Jr was born March 29, 1950 at St. Agnes Hospital in Raleigh, NC. He was the oldest of four born to the late Douglas Lorenzo Sanders, Sr and the late Marjorie Joyner Sanders. He departed this life on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Raleigh Rehabilitation Center.

Douglas was educated through the Wake Co public school system. He obtained his GED through Wake Technical Community College in May of 1989. During his younger years he played football, Number 63 an Offensive RightGuard for JW Ligon High School. Douglas attended Truck Driving School at Johnston Technical Community College. There he began his career of driving tractor trailer trucks. He worked for several companies including long distance and local haulers. Douglas also worked for The House of Lights and Tammy Lynn Center as well as several years as an entrepreneur cleaning businesses and moving people.

Douglas had several hobbies including softball, bowling and sometimes fishing. He loved music and fellowship. Doug, as he was affectionately called, just wanted everyone to eat well and have a good time. He was a faithful member of Rush Metropolitan AME Zion Church. He attended regularly until his health failed him.

He was proceded in death by his brother, Donald Sanders and his parents Lorenzo and Marjorie. Doug leaves to cherish his fond memories his daughter, Onnica Sanders (Carlton Stephen) from Raleigh, NC; a step-son Mikel Williams of Raleigh, NC; his sister, Marilyn Sanders of Raleigh, NC; a brother, Ronald Sanders (Janice) of Rocky Point, NC; three grandchildren, Onnesti Jones, Onniyah Sanders, and Jonathan Stephen, all of Raleigh, NC; two step grandchildren, Kaila and Zoe Williams both of Raleigh, NC; two nieces, Kamilla Dancy of Raleigh, NC and Kendra Polk (Chris) of Charlotte, NC; one nephew, Kareem Sanders (Devin) of Cincinnati, OH; four great nephews and one great niece; his former wife, Mildred Sanders of Raleigh, NC and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral Service: 1:00pm Saturday, 9/28/2019 at Rush Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, Raleigh, NC; viewing one hour prior to service. Arrangements by C.E. Willie Funeral & Cremation Services, 742-F East Chatham /s/t., Cary, NC 27511

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To Ron Janice and the Sanders Family. It is with heart felt sympathy we wish to express our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time of life. Doug has transitioned to be with the Lord but memories will live on in your hearts forever. May God keep and comfort each of you today and the days ahead. Love Jeff and Linda Inmon.

Doug you will be missed, but the memories of when you were at our house and the HOOD AND AVERY REUNION those memories will always be with us. Fun days together as cousins. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Cora Hood,Frances,Dennis,Frederick and Edward

I will miss you uncle Doug. I wasn't ready for any of this even though I knew it was coming. I love you uncle Doug!

l will miss you ,all the good times we had. Allen Wilson k

As neighbors we all shared a special bond and many fond memories. Rest In Peace Doug Sharon Harris Strachan and family

Lots of great memories we enjoyed together...rest in peace my bro...bip

To the Sanders Family I knew Doug almost my whole life..his dad and my grand daddy were the best of friends..sending prayers and condolences from the Davis Family...Linda Faye Davis APSQA

Their is no words to express how much we loved you.will always think of the good times we had when you all use to come from NC TO VISIT. Love AUNTIE DORETHA SANDERS AND FAMILY

I will always remember my riding buddy. We rides and talk about sports we likes the same basketball team UNC. Everyday I gets in my van n I be hoping to see u in the back listening to music n telling me to turn the AC off and I be like really it’s a1000 degrees out here lol. I miss u Mr Sanders

The lee family (Bip, Glorias, Jane ,Linda).Our deepest sympathy to the family;

I will always have fond memories of you my brother!! R I P!!
Billy Sanders

Rest well Bro Doug. Prayers up for the family! Sheriff G.M. Baker, Wake County Sheriff's Office

I will forever remember Doug,Johnny Moore, Otis Allen,my cousin Wanda Hunter and I riding all over Raleigh in Doug's old Black Ford. His was our ride and die. We had such memorable and great times with Doug and the gang. He's gone but never will he be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend.
Linda Faye Mitchell

Seeing your face light up when your Philadelphia family come down for a visit.

To my oldest brother. U will be missed. I enjoyed being around you sharing fond memories about trucking, football, and basketball. We debated alot about State and Carolina. U supported Kareem during his playing days at NCA@T. I am lost with words. Give the family a big hug and a kiss. Rest in peace.