James Lee Sanders Obituary
The family announces the passing of James Lee Sanders in Lexington, Kentucky on July 20, 2026. James Lee, born on July 30, 1944, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Lee Sanders to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Sanders and Viola Sanders; his son James Leroy Sanders Jr.; and his grandson Charlie Rowe. He is survived by: his wife Anda Sanders of Booneville, KY; his children, William Edward Sanders (Jan) of Morehead City, NC, Michael Ray Sanders of Newport, NC, Johnny Wayne Sanders (Wanda) of Blunts Creek, NC and Angela Renee Meadows (Bobby) of Maysville, NC; and his siblings, Pete Sanders (Jackie) of Smyrna, NC, Raymond Sanders (Judy) of Smyrna, NC, Jeanette Willis (Thomas) of Smyrna, NC, Shirley Branton (Jimmy) of New Bern, NC, Dorothy Aligood of Vanceboro, NC, Vanessa Willis (Bubba) of Smyrna, NC and Grace Jenkins of Jacksonville, NC. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; as well as many other family members and friends.
