Richard E Sanders' Obituary
Richard E. Sanders 41 of Lakeland died on Thursday, January 3, 2019. He was born in Lakeland to Wilburn & Bessie (Rudd) Sanders and has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a pipe layer, enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his father as recent as Dec. 8, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 22 years Stephanie, Daughters Barbara and Katelyn, Brothers James and Robert, Sisters Carolyn and Kim, numerous nephews all of Lakeland. His family will receive friends at Gentry Morrison Funeral Home, 3350 Mall Hill Dr., Lakeland on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm, when a service will take place at 2:00 pm.
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