James Sanders

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James Sanders

1933-2017

Services for James (Moe) Sanders, 84, of Canton, were held Monday, June 19, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Adam Key officiating.

Interment followed in Old Bethel Cemetery.

Mr. Sanders joined our Lord on June 16, 2017, in Tyler surrounded by family. He was born Jan. 21, 1933 in Glendale to MM and Annie Sanders.

He was a deacon at Old Bethel Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his family. He was a friend to all he met. Moe enjoyed sharing God with everyone. He was a true reflection of a Christian man. He was known by children as the “Candy Man.”

He was preceded in death by his parents; MM and Annie Sanders; his infant son, James Sanders; daughter, Belinda Boyer; and a sister and a brother.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Virginia Sanders of Canton; daughter, Debra Daugherty of Canton; son-in-law, Ned Boyer; grandson and wife, Jacob and Lea Stegall of Cooper; granddaughter and husband, Amy and Paul Landrum of Canton; grandson and wife, Josh and Melinda Stegall of Mt. Pleasant; three great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Stegall, DJ Landrum and Harly Stegall; numerous nieces and nephews.