James Barnes "Moe" Sanders

Services for James (Moe) Sanders, 84, of Canton are scheduled for 2 pm Monday, June 19, 2017, at the Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Adam Key officiating. Interment will be in Old Bethel Cemetery.

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

Moe was known as the infamous Candy Man. 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.”

Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his parents: MM and Annie Sanders; his infant son, James Sanders; daughter, Belinda Boyer; 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, TX; 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 Harley Stegall; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the Old Bethel Baptist Church in his memory.