Charles James Sanders, 75, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 11 am at Third Missionary Baptist Church 222 W 14th St Davenport, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 10 am. Burial following the service will be at the National Cemetery in Rock Island, Illinois. Memorials in Charles’ name may be made to Third Missionary Baptist Church.
Charles, was born November 6, 1943 to Charles and Arlantha Sanders in Louisiana, Missouri. Charles loved God and accepted Christ into his life at an early age. Charles moved to Quad Cities in 1960. He graduated from Alleman High School and Blackhawk College Machinist’s Program. He served in the Army during the Vietnam Nam era and received the rank of Sergeant. He was employed at Alcoa for 17 years. He retired as Supervisor from the Rock Arsenal in 2012 with 36 Years of service. Charles married Mildred Diane Simmons December 1983. To this union they we’re blessed with 3 children, sons, Daniel, Charles, and daughter Ruth Ann Sanders.
Charles loved and cherished his family which included many friends. He loved sports especially basketball and the Saint Louis Cardinals. He was well known for his jokes and quick wit. He loved riding his bicycle daily to work whether hot, snow storms, rain or ice he was out there. He was known as Superman.
Charles leaves not to mourn but rather to rejoice in having known and loved him. His loving wife, Mildred, son Charles (Colice) and daughter Ruth Ann; grandsons, Brandon and Charles Jr. (CJ); sisters, Blanche (William) Jackson, Bonnie Ossian, his in-laws Clancy (Diane) Simmons, Thomas (Susan), Jevoid (Dickelle) Simmons, Cynthia (Alvin) Davis, Don Simmons (Renee), Angela (David) Andrews, Willis (Renee) Simmons, Robert (Tammy) Simmons, Mary (Roosevelt) Williams, Lola (Kenny) Runk, Alyson Simmons, Naomi Simmons, with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces nephews cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his infant son Daniel, parents Charles and Arlantha Sanders, brother Virgil and sister Barbara Williamson
The Family of Charles Sanders wish to express their sincere thanks for your prayers, calls, flowers, visits and cards. May God bless each of you.
Psalms 73: 26
My flesh and my heart may fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
