Saltillo - Ronnie Casper Sanders, 59, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at his residence after an extended illness. A Birmingham Ridge native and lifelong resident of 59 years, he was born November 25, 1948 to Clyde Raymond and Juanita Helen McBrayer Sanders. He worked as a truck driver and enjoyed C.B. radios.
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2008 at McNeil Cemetery with Bro. Martin Jacks officiating. W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Judy Sanders of Birmingham Ridge; three children, Chris Sanders and wife, Dena, of Mantachie, Barbara Tackitt of Saltillo and Rena Irvin of Walnut; five grandchildren, Christopher and Wesley Sanders, Balin and Brandon Tackitt,and Dillon Irvin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Gail Sanders.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Saltillo Masonic Lodge
Visitation will be 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Saltillo Funeral Home Friday, November 21, 2008 at the funeral home.