Frank Hall Sanders, Jr., 87, of Paris, passed away Monday, October 8th, at his home.
Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10th, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tyler with Jay Sanders officiating. Frank was born Oct. 7, 1931, in Marshall, Texas to Anne Elise and Frank Hall Sanders, Sr.
He attended public schools in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School in 1950. He attended Baylor University graduating in 1954 with a BBA degree. Frank married Doris Welch in June, 1955. He then began his service in the Air Force, serving until 1959. At that time, he began his career with GE/Trane/American Standard for many years retiring as a mid-manager. They lived the majority of their married life in Tyler, Texas where they raised their three children.
He enjoyed golfing and fishing. He also loved serving his Lord with many years of service at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas. “Mr. Frank” loved teaching two-year-old Sunday School as well as being driver and chaperone for many mission trips and camps while his children were in the youth department.
He leaves the following survivors; his wife, Doris Sanders of Paris, children, Elaine Sanders Wroten of Paris and Jay Sanders of Sulphur Springs. He was preceded by a son, Frank David Sanders. Also surviving are son-in-law, Marvin Wroten of Paris, daughters-in-law, Rhonda Sanders of Sulphur Springs and Rebecca Sanders of Tyler. Grandchildren include Amanda Wroten Nash & husband Travis of Grapevine, Bonnie Wroten of Watauga, Josh Sanders & wife Alyson of Lindale, Travis Sanders & wife Dani of Orlando, FL, and Bryan & Babrae McFarlin, Lana McFarlin and Justin Sanders all of Sulphur Springs, eight great-grandchildren including Noelle and Collin Nash and Arthur Sanders.
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