Richard Sanders

Richard Sanders was born to the late Thomas and Mamie Sanders, on April 10, 1925, in Florence, Texas. He died on August 27, 2020 at the age of 95. His other 8 sisters and brothers preceded him in death.

He was a Navy Veteran serving in World War 2. He met and married the love of his life, Dorothy Lavern Barton and to this union was born 3 children, 2 daughters, Dorothy Johnson, Elizabeth Houston and 1 son Richard Sanders Jr., who preceded him in death.

He was a long time member of St. Matthew A.M.E. Church in Burnet, where he served positions of Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Treasurer.

He worked many years as a Mechanic for Dickens Automotive. He later opened his own shop, Richard's Garage. He worked there, many years until he retired.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory, daughters Dorothy Johnson, Elizabeth Houston (Rufus). 4 granddaughters Denisse McLemore, Erica Smith (Wayne), Natalie Houston (Brent), Tameka Sanders. 2 Granddaughters preceded him in death, Renee Bird and Brandy Sanders. He has numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He leaves behind a host of relatives and friends

Richard was elected and served 3 times on the Burnet City Council. He was honored and served in the 1970’s. He was honored last year when the City Of Burnet named a street after him, Richard Sanders Parkway - located on the comer of the new Baylor Scott & White Complex, across from the Burnet County Sheriffs Office.

Funeral Services will be held September 2, 2020 at 11:00 am at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet. Interment will follow at Burnet City Cemetery.

Arrangements were in the care of Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet.

Condolences may be offered at www.clementswilcoxburnet.com