James Alton Sanderson, age 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 17, 2012. He led his family as a devout Catholic serving as a forth degree Knight of Columbus at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Humble, TX for over 50 yrs. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Geneva Mae Sanderson. He is survived by: son, James Sanderson Jr.; son, Richard Sanderson and wife, Ellen; daughter, Connie Bartlett and husband, Paul; son, Donald Sanderson and wife, Patty; son, Kenneth Sanderson and wife, Mei; son, Melvin Sanderson and wife, Rhonda; son, Phillip Sanderson and wife, Melanie; daughter, Janet Boggs and husband, Gerald; son, Tommy Sanderson and Mary Sanderson; 30 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.