Deacon Soloman James Sanders Obituary in Albany at Meadows Funeral Home of Albany, Inc.

Obituary For Deacon Soloman James Sanders

Deacon Soloman James Sanders, 76, of Albany, Georgia departed this life on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in the Greater Cutliff Grove Baptist Church, 835 W Broad Ave, Albany, GA 31701.

Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memory Gardens, 2120 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Albany, Georgia 31701.

Soloman James Sanders was born October 21, 1947, in Sasser, Terrell County, Georgia. He was welcomed into the world by the late Deacon Abraham “Scott” Sanders and the late Iola Mae Sloan Sanders. The oldest of nine siblings, he was educated in the Terrell County school system. After graduation from Carver High School, he was drafted into the United States Army and after one tour, he later joined the Army Reserve where he served for many years. After military life, he joined the Albany Police Department and attended Albany Technical School, where he received certification in auto mechanics and truck driving. His labor in this world included truck driving and plant supervisor. His labor for the Kingdom was teacher, speaker, praying, deacon, and his passion was lifting his voice in song. He served as the president of the Layman Dept. of the General Missionary Baptist Association. He served in finances with various organizations. He was affiliated with musical groups including The Landmarks, The Gospel Melatones, The Gospelites, and the President of the Male Chorus of The Greater Cutliff Grove Baptist Church.

He first connected to The First lntuitional Baptist Church for a short period. He later connected to the Greater Cutliff Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he served faithfully. It was here where he met and married his wife, Dorothy “Blakely” Sanders.

Soloman James Sanders departed this life on June 13, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abraham and Iola Sanders;
three brothers, Craig Peterson, Jonathan Sanders, and Frank Sanders; and a son, Juston Denard Sanders.

He leaves to treasure his memory: a devoted and loving wife, Dorothy Sanders; six children, Eric (Jackie) Sanders of Columbus, OH, Kenneth Sanders of Albany, GA, Steven Boyd of Tallahassee, FL, Gwendolyn (Carl) Brown of Americus, GA, Bernard (Selena) Blakely of Albany, GA, and Priscilla Blakely of Augusta, GA; five siblings, Iola Pearl Sanders, Mary Albritton, Deleon Sanders, Wanda (Jack) Kirkland, and Patricia (Willie) Holmes; and a host of nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, one great grandchild, cousins, and friends.

Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Dorothy Ingram sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Deacon Soloman James Sanders - June 21, 2024

With sincere condolences during this difficult time. Love and prayers, David and Dorothy Ingram

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Chuck sent Thoughts of Tranquility Floor Basket for Deacon Soloman James Sanders - June 21, 2024

In loving memory of your husband, a person whose kindness and generous spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be so missed.
Chuck and Amanda Hoover

Tamesha Derico Derkach sent Love's Journey for Deacon Soloman James Sanders - June 21, 2024

Sending prayers to the family during this difficult time. From your cousins, Keela, Mesha, Chelle, and Makenzi.

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To our Deepest Sympathy, You will be missed. Love, Tucker Door Family

Condolences and prayers from the Franklin and Harris family ( Buena Vista)

Servant of God well done enter into thy master's joy. We will miss you from down here but wait expectantly to see you in the morning. Juanita McMillian and family. KS

There are no words for the legacy Uncle Solomon has left us. His love for his family, the Word, & song will live on in our hearts. With deepest sympathy and love Angie & Lex

Sending my condolences to the Sanders Family... Praying for your healing and strength R.I.H Deacon Solomon❤️🙏❤️🙏 Wallace's & McCray's

Sending sincere sympathy, Praying for peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time.Our prayers and thoughts are with the Sanders Family, God Bless

My deepest condolences ,sympathy and Prayers to the family,He was truly a great man of GOD,A true inspiration to serve the LORD ,The Cox Family

Extend my love, empathy and sympathy to his entire families, friends and members. A dear brother and friend who will always be in my heart. Dr. Hooks

Extend my love, empathy and sympathy to his entire families, members and friends. Deacon Sanders you were a very dear brother and friend of mines. You were always there when I called upon you to help me on my programs. Forever in my heart. Dr. Hooks

Extending my love, empathy and sympathy to the entire families, members and friends. My heart is so heavy. He was a dear brother and friend of mines for years. He called me Di. Always come when I ask him to help me on my services. Servant of God, job well done. 🙏😢🙏

Condolences to The Family of Solomon Sanders❤️🙏🏾 Christoper & Gloria Johnson of Riverdale, Ga.

To the Sanders family, our prayers and condolences to the family. Dea. Sanders will be greatly missed from singing gospel songs. He will have his own Gospel Group in Heaven sending up those songs of Zion. The Edmonds Family from Camilla Ga

To the Sanders family, our prayers and condolences to the family. Dea. Sanders will be greatly missed from singing gospel songs. He will have his own Gospel Group in Heaven sending up those songs of Zion.

May God comfort you and give you strength daily as you go through this time of bereavement. Lisa Taylor

My deepest sympathy to Dot and family! Saddened to hear of Solomon's passing! May God give you strength, comfort and peace as you go through this tough time! Doris Sanders