Bennie Sanders Sr.

The earthly season of my life is over, so I have gone to a place where all mankind must go. It is a place beyond the open gates. All have been invited, but only a few will be chosen to remain forever. This place holds all eternal promises. I have gone to a place of everlasting peace and no more worries or sickness. This is a place where there is no pain or sorrow, and teardrops have ceased. I don’t want my exit from this life to be painful for any of my family and friends because I love each of you.

On September 21, 2026, Bennie Sanders Sr.,  season of life ended when God sent His angels to return the gift He lent to the Sanders family.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 1 p.m. at St. Galilee Baptist Church, Sandersville, GA . Minister Loretta Middleton officiated. 

No man knows the time of day when their earthly days are over. Bennie departed this life on Monday, September 21, 2026. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Alvin Sanders Sr., Johnny Sanders, and Lee Vernon Hodges.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his son, Bennie (Divious) Sanders Jr.; his daughter, Wiltoria (Larry) Hawkins; his grandchildren, Jordan Sanders, Braylen Sanders, Jordan Danzy, Niziah Danzy, Jaizaun Ross, and MyAngel Ross; his great-grandchildren, Nazir Danzy, Isaiah Danzy, and Lily Danzy.

He is also survived by: his sisters, Loretta (Calvin) Middleton, Betty Pinkston, Betty Hodges, and Rose Eva Walker; his brothers, Jimmie Sanders, James (Louise) Sanders, and Joseph Bridges; his uncle, David (Elizabeth) Sanders Sr.; bonus father, L.C. Hunt Sr.; bonus brother, L.C. Hunt Jr.; sisters-in-law, Jacquelyn Sanders and Debra Sanders; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Wheeler’s Funeral Home is honored to provide professional services to the Sanders family and all connected families with dignity, honor, and respect.

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