Kenneth Sanders, age 82, lifelong resident of Center passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his residence in Center.

Services will be 3p.m. Friday, June 23, 2017, Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bennie Boles officiating. Private family graveside and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Center following the service. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service starting at 2 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.

 

He was born December 2, 1934 in Center, Texas to parents, Herbert Loraine Sanders and Tennie “Dutch” ( Brookshire) Sanders. Kenneth graduated from Center High School and was a 1955 graduate of The University of Texas.  After graduating he worked at his father’s stamp store in Center for several years. He owned and operated Sander’s Food Store located on the South side of the  Center square for twenty years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Center.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert & Dutch Sanders and  his son, Kenneth Sanders, Jr.

 

He is survived by:

Wife of 61 years, Tharon (Nelson) Sanders of Center

 

Children:

Lisa Sanders Massey & husband, John H. Massey of Kerrville

Shari Sanders Smith of Colorado Springs, CO

Angela Sanders Howard & husband, Thomas of Center

 

Grandchildren:

Eric Massey & wife, Nancy

Kristen Massey

Ashlynn Smith & Anslee Smith

Wesley Howard & Emily Howard 

 

Sister:

Frances Lee Jones of Houston

 

 Nieces:

Cathy Murray, Elizabeth Broyles and Deanna Jackson

 

Special Cousins:

David Smelley & wife, Dorothy

Dr. Jim Smelley & wife, Carol

Abbye Lynn Branch & husband, Tom

Charles Neal Evinger

Buddy Nelson

 

In lieu of flowers family request donations be made in memory of Kenneth Sanders to the charity of your choice.