FRANKLIN - YNCS John Jackson “Jack” Sanders, USN Ret. passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. Jack was born Oct. 8, 1937, in Macon, County to the late Charles Claude Sanders and Leona Tippett Sanders. He was proceeded in death by brothers Dee, Bill, Charles and Ron Sanders, and sister, Thelma Sanders Hogsed.
He was married 61 years to the late Virginia Irene “Jean” Wooten Sanders who preceded him in death on Oct. 24, 2021. He retired in 1975 after a 20-year career as a Senior Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy. He was of the Baptist faith. Jack was a great man who loved his family and his country. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Survivors include his daughter, Donna Jean Sanders of Franklin; son, John Gregory “Greg” Sanders (Becky) of Franklin; brother, Leonard C. Sanders (Maxine) of Franklin; granddaughter, Whitney Hope Hawkins (Russell) of Franklin; great-grandchildren, Emma, Griffin and Lailah Hawkins; and special friend Shirley Dillard.
Honoring his wishes, services will be private. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the American Legion Post 108, 614 West Main St., Franklin, NC 28734.
Online condolences can be left at bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Sanders family.