Lee A. Sanders, 69, of Jonestown, Pa., died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Pa.
He was the husband of Carol A. Gallup Sanders to whom he was married 45 years on September 13.
Born in Lebanon, Pa. on January 27, 1941, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Loye E. (Nye) Sanders.
He was a 1960 graduate of Lebanon High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missle Crisis.
He worked as a ceiling man at Standard Acoustics, Lancaster, Pa.
He was a member of the Tri-County Worship Center, Bethel, Pa. where he played the bass guitar and a member of the Tin Can Sailors. He coached midget football in Massachusetts and Pa. over 30 years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters Maria wife of Neil Umberger of Cleona, Pa.,
Michelle wife of Peter Teasdale of Jonestown; sons Walter husband of Kristy Sanders of Jonestown, Shane husband of Angie Sanders of Lancaster, Pa. and Douglas Sanders of Jonestown; grandchildren Candice, Nicole, Colette and Corey; brother Jack husband of Eileen Sanders of Gretna Springs; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 4 pm. from the Tri-County Worship Center, Bethel, Pa. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the
Tri County Worship Center, 1501 Schubert Road, Bethel, Pa. 19507. Grose Funeral Home, Myerstown is in charge of arrangements.
358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067
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