Larry Joe Sanders of Wister, Oklahoma was born January 19, 1945 in Bates, Arkansas to Marlow Sanders and Lois (Brown) Kirkley and passed away on April 6, 2019 in Wister, Oklahoma at the age of 74.
He is survived by:
His wife:
Bertha Sanders of the home
One daughter:
Ima Bryant and husband Jeff
One step-daughter:
Tanya Blanchard and husband Shane
Three sisters:
Mary Bolin
Bonnie Bolin
Tammy Morrison
Four brothers:
John Sanders
Jerry Sanders
Ricky Sanders
Randy Sanders
Six grandchildren:
Chantry Clubb and wife Jessica
Kandace Handy and husband Ronnie
Jacob Clubb
Shane Blanchard, Jr.
Caleb Blanchard
Jaxon Blanchard
Six great-grandchildren:
Alex Clubb, Levyn Clubb, Dariyen Clubb, Sarys Clubb, Addison Handy, and Ryan Handy
Numerous other relatives and host of friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marlow Sanders and Lois Kirkley; his first wife, Janice Sanders; one brother, Scottie Sanders; and one sister, Connie Benson.
Larry was a long-time resident of the area, a mechanic, and of the Assembly of God faith. He enjoyed fishing, working on things, and gardening. Larry also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by many whom loved and knew him. Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend.
Graveside service will be 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Hodgen Cemetery with Reverend Randy Quick officiating. Burial will follow in Hodgen Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Chantry Clubb, Jacob Clubb, Jeff Bryant, Ronnie Handy, and Alex Clubb.
Viewing will be from noon until 5:00 p.m., Monday and 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
Graveside Service
Hodgen Cemetery
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
3:00 PM

Hodgen, Oklahoma