Charles Hedrick Sanders
September 02, 1932 – August 04, 2018
Charles Hedrick Sanders, 85, of Ripley passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Jackson Madison General Hospital. Visitation will be held from 10 till 1PM at Asbury United Methodist Church following with military funeral service by the 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, KY from 1 to 2PM, and continued burial service to follow at Ripley Memorial Gardens on Friday August 10, 2018. Charles served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1973 as a Combat Medical Specialist retiring as a Senior Non-Commission Officer, Sergeant First Class. Notable units were the 82nd Airborne Division, the 3rd & 5th Special Forces Group, and 2nd Armored Division. Served during Korea and Vietnam War(s). Upon retiring from the Army, he worked as the Medical Superintendent at West Tennessee State Penitentiary, Lauderdale County Park Service, and Hillhaven Nursing Home. Charles never met a stranger and was known for helping anyone he came in contact with. He took care of his mother and father when they became ill. He was very close to his family. Charles was an active church member at Asbury United Methodist Church and member of VFW Post 9673. His favorite past time was baseball and fishing. Charles a kind, warm hearted southern gentleman, devoted husband of 66 years to Edith "June" Sanders (deceased), is survived by their two sons, Donald C. (Patti) of Dayton, OH, and Thomas J. (Cindy) of Ripley, TN, eight grandchildren, Byron (Libbi), Jonathan, Ashley (deceased), Desiree (Corey), Jessica (Diego), Zach, Mac (Brenna), Sara and ten great-grandchildren, Peyton, Hayden, Addison, Kinsley, Harleigh, Meili, Caleb, Natalie, Benson and Sophia. Charles is also survived by his brother, Jasper (Janice) Sanders, and sister Mary Alice Starnes, along with cousins, nieces, nephews, and many, many friends. Charles Hedrick Sanders was born, September 2, 1932, in Golddust, Tennessee to Mr. Jim and Miss Alma (Flack) Sanders. Charles was one of ten children. As a country boy, he worked and shared responsibilities on his family farm. He grew up in the "Depression Years" and World War II when during this time was hard and world humanity was at stake. He cared about "life" and that included all God's creatures. In passing, we will always remember Charles for his kindness and caring toward others. WINGS As EAGLES "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with Wings as Eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31 Cemetery Details Ripley Memorial Gardens Ripley, TN Previous Events Visitation AUG 10. 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CT) Asbury United Methodist Church 1045 Asbury Rd. Ripley, TN 38063 Service AUG 10. 1:00 PM (CT) Asbury United Methodist Church 1045 Asbury Rd. Ripley, TN 38063
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