George Lee Sanders Sr.

George Lee Sanders, age 90, cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Audubon Hospital in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. He was surrounded by his loving family and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Born on May 1, 1935, in Taylor County, Kentucky, George spent his life dedicated to his faith and family. George worked as a butcher at Winn Dixie for 36 years.

After retiring, he worked with Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church for 21 years as the outreach minister. This career brought him the greatest joy and fulfillment; sharing the gospel and fellowship with his church family. Through his ministry, he led an innumerable amount of people to the lord and influenced countless lives. His mentor and friend, Brother Gardner, said George had “winsome ways” and often wished he could clone him. He was known for his kindness, generosity and gentle soul. As a leader in his church and family, he believed in praying hard, working hard, and trusting God. He never met a stranger, reserved judgement, and was always quick to lend a helping hand.

George loved God, his family, UofL Basketball, sunshine, dancing, and had a special affinity for ice cream, Oreos and KitKat bars, which he often shared with his grandkids. As a man of integrity, he knew that anything worth doing, was worth doing right.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Ida, his seven children, George Sanders Jr, Lolly (Marvin) Wathen, Joe (Margie) Sanders, Crystal (Ted) Schiess, Matt Sanders, Camesha Sanders (Glenn Phelps), Sarah (Roger) Madden, 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna (Sarge) Gritton and Edgar Sanders, his sister Becky Broussard and his brother Brodas Sanders.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 3601 Taylor Blvd, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and again on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 2:00

pm to 8:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 12:00 pm.

Committal will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park