Larry Wade Sanders

Larry was born in Three Way, TN on the family farm August 15, 1939. He lived his entire life in his beloved Three Way community. He loved his family, friends, golf, and most of all his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Larry devoted his life to serving God and others. He was an inspiration to many through his work in education, coaching, farming, church, and government service. Larry served three terms as Mayor of Three Way, TN, in addition to his past work history with Hart, Freeland & Roberts Architects and The University of Tennessee. He was dedicated to his family and friends and was an inspiration to all who knew him. He was the best example of how to be a hard working father, husband, and Pepaw.

He was preceded in death by his parents Fred Thomas and Janie Belle Sanders of Three Way, TN and brothers Fred Thomas, Jr., Maurice “Lefty”, and sisters Jane, Dorothy, Doris and Robbie.

He is survived by his wife Joyce Sanders, his children Nandalee Sanders Sarandos, Larry Anderson Sanders (Jeri), Alan Yates (Candace), Robert Richardson Sanders (Deanne), and Amy van Buuren, and grandchildren Wade Aday, Josh Clairday, Jill Yates, Audrey Sanders, Holland van Buuren, Brock Yates, Mart van Buuren, and Eden Sanders.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GeorgeASmithandSons.com for the Sanders family.