Carl R. Sanders

Carl R. Sanders, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Carl was born on November 15, 1935 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Arnold and Goldie Shaw Sanders. He was a 1953 graduate of Mercerville High School. Carl was a heavy equipment operator, having worked for Engles Construction and Crown City Mining; he also was a car salesman for Gene Johnson for several years. Carl attended the First Church of God in Gallipolis; he also enjoyed NASCAR. He was married for 66 years to Norma Sims Sanders, and she survive him in Gallipolis. Also surviving are two sons, Eddie Arnold (Diana) Sanders of Gallipolis and Johnny (Kim) Sanders of Rutland, Ohio; daughter, Kelly (David) Allison of Gallipolis; six grandchildren, Craig (Jeni) Sanders of Gallipolis, Josh (Hillary) Sanders of London, Ohio, Jill Sanders (Jeff) of Columbus, Ohio, Andrew (Stephanie) Sanders of Gallipolis, Ohio, Randi Tawney of Huntington, West Virginia, and Andrea Tawney (Nick) of Columbus, Ohio; seven great grandchildren; sister, Zenia Evans of Gallipolis; and several nieces and nephews. Carl was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Sanders #2 Cemetery in Lawrence County, Ohio, with his grandsons, Craig Sanders and Josh Sanders, officiating. Willis Funeral Home is care of arrangements. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.