Ralph J. Sanders

Ralph J. Sanders

Ralph J. Sanders, 80, of Millfield, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2003 at his residence. He was born May 10, 1923 in Morgan Co., the son of the late Fred and Mabel McPeak Sanders. He is survived by his wife of 60 years LaVerne Campbell Sanders of Millfield.

He was a graduate of Ames-Bern High School in 1941. A veteran of the US Army serving in Europe during WWII with the 773rd Field Artillery, receiving the European Theater Ribbon with 5 Bronze Stars. He retired from Abex Corporation after 33 years of service. He was a Member of Millfield Christian Church, American Legion Post 21, and A Life Member VFW Post 3477 Athens.

He is survived by 3 sons James Judy Sanders of Philo, Rodney Sanders of Blue Rock and Brent Debbie Sanders of Lancaster, 1 daughter Rebecca Glenn Browning of Lewisburg, 4 brothers Chester Sanders of Malta, Harold ?Bill? Sanders of Glouster, Dow Sanders of Trimble and Richard Sanders of Trimble, 14 grandchildren, 21 gr. grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, a brother Jack Sanders preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, October 9, 2003 at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster with Pastor Mike Thomas officiating. Burial will be at Athens Memory Garden; Athens where Military Services will be conducted by the Combined Color Guard Unit. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 P.M. and one hour prior to services at Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster.