Richard Sanders, age 85 of Paducah, formerly of Troy, TN passed away at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Parkview Nursing & Rehab. Mr. Sanders was born on March 17, 1929 to Ophir Thaddeus and Louise Sweatt Sanders. He attended Troy High School where he graduated in 1947. He then went on to attend Castle Heights Military Academy from 1947 to 1948. He married Catherine “Kitty” Kendall on October 6, 1951. He graduated from the University of Louisville in 1956. He was a veteran serving with the 123rd Fighter Bomber Wing during the Korean conflict from 1950 to 1952. He was employed by Southern Bell Telephone Co., South Central Bell Telephone Co., and retired from AT&T on August 21, 1984 with 35 years of service. He was a member of The Rotary Club, President in both Middlesboro, KY and St. Matthews, KY. He was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a member of the Troy Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine Belle Kendall “Kitty” Sanders; daughters, Elizabeth Kay Sanders, Debra Faith, MJ Mueller, Susan Baxter; sister, Jo Doris Bennett; brother, David Sanders; grandchildren, Aaron and Christine Mueller, Andrew and Lizzy Mueller, Jennifer and Tony Claspill, Jeremy and Delayne Faith; great-grandchildren, Charolette Mueller, Thomas Mueller, Ava Mueller, Sophie Mueller, Taylor Claspill, Justin Claspill, Emmie Faith and Madison Faith.
He is preceded in death by parents, Ophir and Louise Sanders; brother, Bill Sanders.
The Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Lourdes Hospice 911 Joe Clifton Drive, Paducah, KY 42001.
The family would like to thank the staff at Lourdes Hospital (especially Angel and the entire staff on the 5th and 7th floor)l) and at Parkview Rehabilitation Center (Brad, Janet , Susan, Diane ,Susan, Gabe, Lynn, Melissa, the PT Team and the caring staff) in Paducah, KY, for their kindness and consideration. We are very sure that Richard felt your kindness.
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