William Albert Sanders

died Jan. 30 in Charlotte after

an extended illness. Born Dec. 1, 1935,

in Norfolk, VA, he graduated from

Tulane University and served in the

U.S. Navy. He and his

dear wife Diane Finlayson Sanders

raised their family in Charlotte,

where he worked at J.N. Pease

Associates as a mechanical engineer.

Bill was a member of Eastern Hills

Baptist Church, where he served

as a Sunday School teacher

and deacon. He loved singing

and playing the piano. He introduced his

children to the great music of

Elvis and the Statler Brothers.

His family has fond memories

of "wee-jumping" in the waves at

Ocean Drive and of long hours

at swim meets. His children are

thankful for him always taking

pictures and movies to create

a family history that will never

be forgotten. In addition to his parents,

Bill was preceded in death

by his daughter, Ashley Sanders.

He is survived by his wife Diane

of Charlotte; daughter Courtney

Connor of Cincinnati, and spouse Dan,

son William “Tripp” Sanders of

Winston-Salem and spouse Jennifer,

grandchildren Matthew Walston

of Columbus, OH, Taylor Walston

of Alexandria, VA, and Benjamin,

Luke, and Elizabeth Sanders of

Winston-Salem; and brother John

Sanders of Summerville, SC.

Services will be held at 2 p.m.,

Monday, Feb. 3, at Wilson Funeral

Home, 5301 Albemarle Rd., Charlotte,

NC 28212. The visitation is

from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at the

funeral home. In lieu of flowers,

memorial contributions

may be sent to either Eastern Hills

Baptist Church at 4855 Albermarle

Road Charlotte NC or

Redeemer Presbyterian Church,

1046 Miller St., Winston-Salem,

NC, 27103.

Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralservices.com.