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Willie Joe Sanders

12/07/1945 - 08/24/2013

Obituary For Willie Joe Sanders

Mr. Willie Joe Sanders of Atlanta passed.

Celebration of life for Mr. Willie Joe Sanders will be held Saturday, August 31, 2013 12:00 Noon at Central UMC, 501 Mitchell Street, Rev. Yvette Massey, Senior Pastor. Rev. Fred Bentley, Officiating. Interment, Southview Cemetery. Remains in state at 10:30 a.m.

Viewing on Friday, August 30, 2013 from 12 NOON – 9:00PM at Grissom-Clark Funeral Home, 227 East Lake Dr., SE, Atlanta, GA 30317, 404-373-3191, www.grissom-clarkfh.com

Mr. Willie Joe Sanders was born December 7, 1945 to the late Monroe Sanders and Janie Ruth Kendall in Yatesville, Georgia. He departed this life on August 24, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Joe attended Herndon Elementary and graduated from Washington High School. After High School he served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam War. He completed his secondary education while serving in the Army.

Joe worked over 40 years for SunChemical as Production Manager, before retiring in 2012. After his retirement he spent his time traveling, fishing and playing the slot machines. Joe never left home without three things his Derby, pocketknife and a nickel.

Joe leaves to cherish his precious memories, a wife, Mrs. Recie A. Sanders of East Point, Georgia; four sons, Edward ( Sabrina) Sanders, Dwayne Sanders, Mike (Valerie) Lymon, and Robin (Bridgette) Robinson, all of Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Brenda (Derrick) S. Smith and Gloria L. Sanders, both of Atlanta, Georgia; granddaughters, Dee and Kee Sanders; grandson, Kai M. Greene; his favorite mother-in-law, Mrs. Daisy Grooms and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.


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Our brother, our angel. The day you answered god's call left an empty space in our hearts. It is so hard to believe that you are gone. You were always there for all of us. Not once did you make us cry until the day you closed your eyes. That day, we all had to say goodbye. Now you are our angel. So spread your wings out wide and please wrap them around us whenever you see your sisters cry. Love always, Brenda and Gloria R.I.P and happy birthday

Brenda Smith, Gloria Sanders

Our sincere sympathies go out to the entire Sanders family. I worked with Joe at Sun Chemical and everyone needs to know that he was the consummate professional. In the midst of chaos Joe was always cool, calm, and collected. We are praying for your family during these times.

Scott and Jo Ann Trethaway

So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Sending my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to you and your family at this time of sorrow. I will keep you in my prayers. May you find comfort in GOD during this difficult time.

Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'

Shelli Clay

My family and I would like to give you and your family our deepest sympathy for the lost of your love one. Death is an enemy that God never intended mankind to have to deal with—even the Bible says so. But one thing I take comfort from in hard times such as these is Isaiah 25:8, where God promises to do away with death. In hard times such as these a thought that like can really bring a little light into the darkness. My family has yours in their prayers.

Di

Dear Family, My family and I were heartbroken to hear of Joe's passing. I worked with him for three years at Sunchemical. I found him to be one of the few genuinely warm and caring people that I have met in my life. I wish everyone could have his calm spirit and willingness to help others. I pray for you all to find peace with God's plan, and know that Joe is finally receiving his reward for being an angel on this earth. May God bless you all! Kim Wilson

Kim Wilson

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