Otis O. Sanders, Sr., 85, of Center, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born September 26, 1923 in Longville, Louisiana to Sam Sanders and Ruby Earl Miller Sanders. Otis proudly served his country during WWII, the Korean War and two tours in Vietnam. He retired as a master Chief Petty Officer and was a lifetime member of the VFW.

As per his request, Mr. Sanders has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 9 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Survivors include:

Wife, Maggie Sanders of Center

Children:
Donna Sanders of Bedford
Ronnie Sanders & wife Karen of Euless
Elaine Ellis & husband Mike of Richardson
Sam Sanders & wife Deann of Friendswood
Otis Sanders, Jr. & wife Susan of Round Rock

Grandchildren:
Lisa Sanders, Stephen Sanders, Sarah Sanders, Rebecca Ellis, Vanessa Ellis, Jeff Ellis, Kami Sanders, Austin Sanders, Kaitlyn Sanders and Emily Sanders

Great Grandchildren:
Tony Martinez, Destiny Martinez, Carmen Martinez, Lauren Sanders, Austin Sanders and Abigail Ellis

Special nephew & niece, Jack & Susan Harris

Also numerous expanded family and friends.

Preceded in death by:
Wives, Betty, Dorothy and Ruth
Parents, Sam Sanders & Ruby Earl Miller Sanders
Son, Johnnie Sanders
Daughter, Linda Sanders
Sister, Lorene Wilson
Brother, Preston Ray

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church and the American Cancer Society.