Born March 17, 1947 in Charlotte, he was a son of the late Hampton and Pearl Driggers Sanger. He was a graduate of Garinger High School and furthered his education at UNC - Charlotte where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. He had been employed by Mechanical Engineers and Freeman White.
John was a member of Green Memorial Baptist Church and later Midwood Baptist Church.
The joy of John's life was his family. He adored his wife, the former Patti Terres, whom he married July 12, 1974. He was a devoted father and grandfather who attended all sports activities cheering loudly at all events. John was an avid weightlifter and enjoyed the comradery of all his gym buddies, most recently at Club Fitness.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patti; two children, Joshua Sanger (Patricia) of Houston, TX and Terres Sanger of Charlotte; two beloved grandchildren, Caleb and Victoria; his brother, Mark Sanger (Debi) of Charlotte; and many other loving family members; as well as his beloved cat, Maggie.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Kyle Sanger.
A service to celebrate John's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27th at Midwood Baptist Church. His family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Midwood Baptist Church, 2029 Mecklenburg Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205 or to Novant Health Hospice, PO Box 33549, Charlotte, NC 28233-3549.
