Celebrating the life of
James Remley Sanders, Sr.
January 24, 1925 - May 20, 2013
Savannah- James R. Sanders, Sr., 88, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at Candler Hospital.
He was born in Savannah, the son of the late Charles M. and Lucille Remley Sanders. Mr. Sanders was a Manufacturing Manager in the bag division at Union Camp Corporation, retiring in 1986 after 41 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps where he was awarded the Bronze Star. His service during World War II took him to Alaska, the Aleutian Islands and Iwo Jima. Mr. Sanders was a member of the American Legion, Post No. 135 and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge No. 183.
Surviving are his beloved wife of sixty six years, Myra Stevens Sanders; son and daughter-in-law, James R. Sanders, Jr. and Geri; daughter and son-in-law, Cherry and David Marchant; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and brother, James Melvin Sanders.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Crypt side service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Military Honors.
The family has requested that remembrances be made to the Savannah Humane Society, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
Please sign our guest book on line at www.foxandweeks.com
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Sanders. I would stop and talk with him whenever I saw him outside his home checking the mail box or working in his yard. I noticed his car was not in the driveway the past few weeks so I searched the internet and found his obituary. He is responsible for making me a permanent employee at Union Camp after I was hired at 19 as a temp in 1968 and I'm still on the job. I always appreciated that and told him so. Thanks again, Jimmie. May you rest in peace.
- Kirk Stanford, Savannah, GA
Jimmy, You and your family are in my prayers.
- Barbarah Adams, Hazlehurst, GA
Lucille and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Jimmy. We have been friends for many years and we have many happy memories with you and Jimmy. We wish the family God's blessing and comfort during this sad time.
- Robert & Betty Lee, Savannah, GA
I am sorry to hear about Remley passing.
- Edith Remley Gattman, Pooler, GA
I am sorry to hear about Remely passing.
- Winslow R. Remley, SR, Lynhurst, VA
I am sorry to hear about Remley passing.
- Dr. N. Ray Remley, Fort Worth, TX
Happy fishing and don't eat too many steaks. We love you!
- Jimmy, Geri and Jami, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Sanders. I would stop and talk with him whenever I saw him outside his home checking the mail box or working in his yard. I noticed his car was not in the driveway the past few weeks so I searched the internet and found his obituary. He is responsible for making me a permanent employee at Union Camp after I was hired at 19 as a temp in 1968 and I'm still on the job. I always appreciated that and told him so. Thanks again, Jimmie. May you rest in peace.
- Kirk Stanford, Savannah, GA
Jimmy, You and your family are in my prayers.
- Barbarah Adams, Hazlehurst, GA
Lucille and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Jimmy. We have been friends for many years and we have many happy memories with you and Jimmy. We wish the family God's blessing and comfort during this sad time.
- Robert & Betty Lee, Savannah, GA
I am sorry to hear about Remley passing.
- Edith Remley Gattman, Pooler, GA
I am sorry to hear about Remely passing.
- Winslow R. Remley, SR, Lynhurst, VA
I am sorry to hear about Remley passing.
- Dr. N. Ray Remley, Fort Worth, TX
Happy fishing and don't eat too many steaks. We love you!
- Jimmy, Geri and Jami, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
