PELION- James Richard Sanders, widower of Lindy Long Sanders of Pelion passed away February 26, 2018. Born in Saluda County, SC on April 24, 1935, he was the eldest son of James Broadus Sanders and Sadie Duffie Sanders. He is survived by daughter Genie (George) Wallace of Bishopville and son Charles (Glenda) Sanders of Leesville; granddaughters Kayla and Rebekah Wallace, and Tonya (Justin) Knox; great grandson Tyler Knox and grand-dog Molly; brother Philip Sanders (Phyllis) and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind members of his wife’s family to cherish his memory. He was a graduate of Bush River School and Newberry College. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education from Newberry College in 1957 and began his career in education shortly after. While at Newberry, he joined the South Carolina National Guard. He served in the guard from 1953-1965. He taught at Pelion High School for 6 years and North High School for 29 years. He was a teacher, administrator (assistant principal) and bus transportation supervisor. While at North High School, he received his Master’s Degree in Education from South Carolina State College. In addition to his career, he also served 36 years in the Lexington County Fire Service. He was a volunteer firefighter and served as fire chief in the early formative years of the Pelion Fire Department. Richard was a faithful member of Pelion United Methodist Church. In addition to being a wonderful husband and father, Richard touched many lives as a teacher, mentor, grandparent, church member and community member. Visitation will be held at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home in West Columbia, 820 West Dunbar Road on March 2, 2018 from 6-8 pm. At other times the family will receive guests at the family home, 845 Lydia Drive, Pelion SC. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Pelion United Methodist Church, 832 Magnolia Street, Pelion, SC. Burial will be in Southland Memorial Gardens in West Columbia, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to “Pennies from Heaven” Children’s Ministry at Pelion United Methodist Church, PO Box 27, Pelion, SC 29123. The family wishes to thank 8th floor oncology doctors, nurses and staff at Lexington Medical Center, Compassionate Care Hospice and Agape Hospice House for the special care that Pops received from each of them. He is reunited with Lindy (Nannie), his best friend and wife! We will miss you Pops!!
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