Leonard Robert Sanders, 67, passed away Friday, October 19th at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Memorial Services are Wednesday, October 24th at 3 p.m. at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Services in Wilmington, NC. His son, Rev. Robert Sanders will officiate.
Leonard was born to Leonard Sanders and Carrie Benson in Jacksonville, NC. He served in the United States Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. Leonard was a lifelong jeweler and goldsmith. He practiced his craft all over, including 7 years at Stein's Jewelry in Greenwood, MS before working for himself in Wilmington, NC.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Dewey and Lillie Benson of Jacksonville, his father Leonard Sanders and his sister Linda Rivenbark.
He is survived by his wife, Pattie Godwin Sanders, his mother Carrie Parker, his sister Cindy Everette, his cousin David Sanders (Kathy) his children, Echo Prescott (James) of Greenwood, MS, Rev, Robert Sanders (Sherry) of Wilmington, Chris Bird of Wilmington, Jay Sanders of Greenwood, MS and Katrina Russ (Rick) of Leland, NC. Leonard had 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren.