Robert Richard Sanders, Sr.

Robert Richard Sanders, Sr., 84, of Roanoke Rapids died March 12, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

Robert was born April 12 1937 in Robeson County, NC, the son of Walter C. Sanders and Estelle Jane Sanders.

He served our county in the US Army during the Korean War, serving two tours. Robert was a strong, true fighter.

After his military service, he worked as a mechanic.  Robert liked going to the river; he enjoyed fishing and being around  water.  He was always a jokester and had a great sense of humor.  Most of all, Robert loved his family.  He deeply loved his wife Diane, they were true loves meant for each other.

He enjoyed his family vacations to the beach and the times they all spent there.

Survivors include his wife, Diane S. Sanders; daughters, Lisa Sanders (Johnny Braswell), Heather Morgan (John), Donna Sanders, Angie Sanders (Charlie Johnson), and Barbie Sanders (Billy Strickland); sons, Robbie Sanders (Angel) and David Sanders; two brothers, Allan Sanders (Faye) and Steve Sanders; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mae Fields; brother, Walter Sanders; and sister-in-law, Betty Sanders.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Wednesday evening at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.  The funeral service for Mr. Robert Sanders will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 17, 2022 in the funeral home chapel, with interment to follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

The online guest register may be signed at hockadayfs.com

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.