Franklin - Bob Sanders, 87, of 83 First Street, Franklin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, at home.
A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Frank and Iris Tallent Sanders. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. In his later years, he at tended First Baptist Church of Franklin.
Bob served his country with honor in the U.S. Army for over five years. He fought in France and Germany during World War II. He was baptized in France before the Normandy invasion. He was awarded the American Defense Service Medal in 1944. He also received a Camet Campaign Medal with five bronze stars and a good conduct medal after service. After service, Bob returned to Franklin, and over the years ran several businesses, including Sanders Cafe, a mica mine, Franklin Construction, and Franklin Grading. He always found time to give back to the community and lend a helping hand to others. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, VFW Post 7339, and the American Legion 108. Going to NASCAR races was one of his hobbies, and he didn't miss a Daytona 500 for 40 years.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jodie Waldroop Sanders; two children, Jennifer Jackson and husband, Scott, of Franklin, and Joe Sanders and wife, Dana, also of Franklin; three grandchildren, Brooke Bell Waldroop and husband, Christopher, Lauren Sanders and Preston Sanders; brother, Clyde Sanders; two great-grandchildren, Maddox and Maveric Waldroop; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. The Rev. Tommy Fouts will officiate.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, with military rites conducted by VFW Post 7339 and American Legion 108.
A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Frank and Iris Tallent Sanders. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. In his later years, he at tended First Baptist Church of Franklin.
Bob served his country with honor in the U.S. Army for over five years. He fought in France and Germany during World War II. He was baptized in France before the Normandy invasion. He was awarded the American Defense Service Medal in 1944. He also received a Camet Campaign Medal with five bronze stars and a good conduct medal after service. After service, Bob returned to Franklin, and over the years ran several businesses, including Sanders Cafe, a mica mine, Franklin Construction, and Franklin Grading. He always found time to give back to the community and lend a helping hand to others. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, VFW Post 7339, and the American Legion 108. Going to NASCAR races was one of his hobbies, and he didn't miss a Daytona 500 for 40 years.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jodie Waldroop Sanders; two children, Jennifer Jackson and husband, Scott, of Franklin, and Joe Sanders and wife, Dana, also of Franklin; three grandchildren, Brooke Bell Waldroop and husband, Christopher, Lauren Sanders and Preston Sanders; brother, Clyde Sanders; two great-grandchildren, Maddox and Maveric Waldroop; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. The Rev. Tommy Fouts will officiate.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, with military rites conducted by VFW Post 7339 and American Legion 108.
Franklin - Bob Sanders, 87, of 83 First Street, Franklin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, at home.
A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Frank and Iris Tallent Sanders. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. In his later years, he at tended First Baptist Church of Franklin.
Bob served his country with honor in the U.S. Army for over five years. He fought in France and Germany during World War II. He was baptized in France before the Normandy invasion. He was awarded the American Defense Service Medal in 1944. He also received a Camet Campaign Medal with five bronze stars and a good conduct medal after service. After service, Bob returned to Franklin, and over the years ran several businesses, including Sanders Cafe, a mica mine, Franklin Construction, and Franklin Grading. He always found time to give back to the community and lend a helping hand to others. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, VFW Post 7339, and the American Legion 108. Going to NASCAR races was one of his hobbies, and he didn't miss a Daytona 500 for 40 years.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jodie Waldroop Sanders; two children, Jennifer Jackson and husband, Scott, of Franklin, and Joe Sanders and wife, Dana, also of Franklin; three grandchildren, Brooke Bell Waldroop and husband, Christopher, Lauren Sanders and Preston Sanders; brother, Clyde Sanders; two great-grandchildren, Maddox and Maveric Waldroop; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. The Rev. Tommy Fouts will officiate.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, with military rites conducted by VFW Post 7339 and American Legion 108.
A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Frank and Iris Tallent Sanders. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. In his later years, he at tended First Baptist Church of Franklin.
Bob served his country with honor in the U.S. Army for over five years. He fought in France and Germany during World War II. He was baptized in France before the Normandy invasion. He was awarded the American Defense Service Medal in 1944. He also received a Camet Campaign Medal with five bronze stars and a good conduct medal after service. After service, Bob returned to Franklin, and over the years ran several businesses, including Sanders Cafe, a mica mine, Franklin Construction, and Franklin Grading. He always found time to give back to the community and lend a helping hand to others. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, VFW Post 7339, and the American Legion 108. Going to NASCAR races was one of his hobbies, and he didn't miss a Daytona 500 for 40 years.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jodie Waldroop Sanders; two children, Jennifer Jackson and husband, Scott, of Franklin, and Joe Sanders and wife, Dana, also of Franklin; three grandchildren, Brooke Bell Waldroop and husband, Christopher, Lauren Sanders and Preston Sanders; brother, Clyde Sanders; two great-grandchildren, Maddox and Maveric Waldroop; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. The Rev. Tommy Fouts will officiate.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, with military rites conducted by VFW Post 7339 and American Legion 108.
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