Robert C Sanders, 85 of Murray, Ky passed away on March 9, 2023, at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice Center.
Robert was born in South Portsmouth, Ky to Ernest and Clara Sanders. Bob as he was known to many, loved his basketball. He was an avid UK Basketball fan and he also learned to love some Alabama football after his granddaughter Lyndsi went to school there.
Bob worked in the chemical and tire industry for many years at Hooker Chemical, General Tire and retired from Carbon Graphite in Calvert City. Bob was a member of Benton Country Club, and he enjoyed playing golf and taking care of their pool for several years.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Amanda Roberson Sanders of 60 years.
Bob was survived in death by his wife Vita Dalton Sanders. Bob has two children along with two bonus children, with their spouses they are Jennifer and Terry Apple of Murray, Brett and Tracey Sanders of Paris, Kelly and Dave Crippen of Michigan and Jeff and Susan Berry of Florida.
Bob has 2 grandchildren, Lyndsi Hughes and Tessa Sanders and several bonus grandchildren and great grandchildren that he enjoyed spending time with.
Bob was a member of First United Methodist Church of Murray.
Visitation will be held at Blalock and Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th St., Murray, KY on Saturday, March 18th at 12:00 to 2:00, followed by a service at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. David Allbritten officiating. Graveside services will follow at the Marshall County Memorial Gardens in Benton, Ky, where he will be laid to rest.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to the Murray Calloway County Senior Citizens Center in Bob’s memory.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Sanders. Please share your messages of condolence by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.