Mr. Ray Sanders, 71, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on July 19, 2024, at his home. He was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on December 19, 1952. He was preceded by his parents, Herman Sanders and Adell Rogers Sanders. Also, by a son, Douglas Sanders; a brother, Pete Sanders; and a sister, Helen Porter.
He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Wanda Sanders; five sons, Robert (Kim) Sanders, Richard (Teresa) Sanders, Michael (Kimberly) Sanders, Aubrey Sanders, and Bobby Sanders all of Woodbury; brothers, Wayne (Sherry) Sanders and Ronnie Sanders both of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Beatrice (Johnathan Nichols) Sanders, Brianna (Chris) Sanders, Julianne Hodge, and Connor Tucker; great grandson, Daryl Sanders; best friend, Billy Worley; and fur buddy, Max.
Visitation will be held at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 10-1 pm. Memorial services will follow in the Gentry-Smith Funeral Home chapel at 1 pm. Tim Gentry will officiate. Share memories and condolences with the family at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com. Gentry-Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337. Because every life has a story.