Grover Sanders Obituary in Gastonia at Costner Funeral Home

Obituary For Grover Sanders

Grover Sanders, Jr. was born in Gastonia, NC on May 13, 1947 to the late Grover Sanders, Sr. and Thelma Hickman Sanders. He entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at his home in Dallas, NC.

Grover was educated in the Gaston County Public School System. He was a Graduate of Highland High School the Class of 1965. Grover retired from Tyco Electronics after 40 plus years of service.

He was a faithful member of St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church where he was very active and attended regularly until his health began to fail him. Grover served on the Trustee Board, Men’s Choir and Transportation Ministry. He was a Member of Moloch Elks Lodge #468 Gastonia, NC.

Grover was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of over forty years, Brenda Minter Sanders, four sisters, Dorothy Mae Gardin, Barbara Jean Barrow, Levoy Miller and Thelma Rita Glenn.

He leaves to cherish fond memories his wife of eighteen years Sheila Jackson Sanders; daughter, Pamela Denise Sanders of Gastonia, NC; sons, Tracy Jerome Sanders (Nicole) of Econdido, California, Leonard Bernard Sanders (Melanie) of Gastonia, NC; three sisters, Vister Hinton of Lanham, Maryland, Willene Crawford (Raymond) and Suzanne Davis (Carroll) both of Gastonia, NC ; brother Eric Sanders, Sr. (Zinnie) of Gastonia, NC; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Well done, good and faithful servant! Matthew 25:23

Arrangements Are As Follow:

Place: St. John Baptist Missionary Church, 1282 Bradford Height Road, Gastonia, North Carolina

Date: Friday, March 18, 2022

Burial: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, North Carolina

Public Viewing will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 3:00 until 8:00 P.M.

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To Pam, Tracy and Bernard please know that you have my deepest sympathy. Your father truly was a very wonderful spirit and man. May he rest in peace.
P. E. Moses Sr & Family

Grover was a nice man. He raised nice children. May God bless you and keep you in His care. God is a present help in a time of trouble. Be strong and know God is with you. Cheryl F. Houser

From your cousins, Anthony Ray and Heather Boyce of Houston, Texas. May God continues to Bless, Tracy, Pam and Bernard during your loss. Our prays are with you all.

Sending condolences to the Sanders Family during this most difficult time. May God give you comfort and peace during your time of sorrow. Love Linda Malker

Sending my deepest sympathy to Pam, Tracy, Bernard and the Sanders family. May God's loving presence comfort you during this most difficult time. Angela Malker-Stroud

MRS Sanders THE Beam and the Stroud Family are praying for you all.We send Our Love and Prayers ❤️❤️ SAMMIE and Ethel Beam

Sanders Family from my family to you we are sorry for your loss but our heavenly father makes no mistake so lean on him during this time when hearts are sad and keep memories of Grover in your hearts and one day joy will appear Laura mae

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sanders family. Grover was a faithful member at St.John Missionary Baptist and a friend and classmate of my brother Parks Barber. Grover will be missed. Condolences and love.
Linda Barber Dawkins

Sending Condolences to Jackie, Ms. Willene, and the Sanders family.
Tangela Caldwell

From Cynthia, Perry, and family we send our sincerest condolences during this time of bereavement. May the Lord comfort & keep you all.

Grover was a good friend when we worked together at Amp/Tyco. My deepest sympathy and best wishes to his family. Don Mathis

Sending my deepest sympathy Pam,Tracy @Bernard. May you find comfort I'm God during your time of bereavement
Michelle Malker Williams

Mrs.Sanders,Tracy,Bernard,Pam & family: We would like to express our condolences for the loss of your Father and we pray for peace and comfort for you all. James & Sherry McClure