We bid farewell to Thomas Douglas Sanders of Steelville, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 23, 2024 at the age of 76. Thomas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Vernon Estel Sanders and Agnes Eunice Sanders; his wife Jean Sanders; his parents-in-law, Johnny "Tim" and Rilma Wilkinson; his sisters, Jane Richardson (Bob) and Mabel Moutray (Doyle); and his brothers-in-law, Dale Stulce and Roy Keys.

He is survived by : his nephew Johnathan Tucker; his nieces, Penny Lee, Felicia Eads and Mary West; his children, Lorie Kanouse (Jake) of Steelville, MO, Tommy Sanders (Randie) of Sullivan, MO, Doug Sanders (Jennifer) of Pennsville, NJ and Sheri Sanders of Osage Beach, MO; his grandchildren, Kati Alexander (Dustin), Dylan Sanders (Jennifer), Adam Bailey (Aaliyah), Layton, Lane, Laysyn Kanouse, Cortland Vawter (Rachel), Delaney Gregory (Robbie), Isaac Sanders, Cassie Wineinger (Josh), Ashleigh Johnson (Casey), Macie Jenkins (Josh), Abbi-Jean, Izzabella, Grady Sanders, Zachary, Anthony Derish and Tanner Potter (Abigail Booker); his great grandchildren, Dustin "Junior", Averie Alexander, Ridley, Wiley Sanders, Beau Bailey, Graycen Gregory, Olivia, Jaxson, Rylen Wineinger, Addie, June Johnson, Sloan and Steele Jenkins; his siblings, Fay Halbert of Steelville, MO, Sue Sanders of Steelville, MO and Estel Sanders (Violet "Sis") of Steelville, MO; and his siblings-in-law, Ercil Wilkinson (Kathy) of La Grange, KY, Vickie Keys of Mansfield, MO, Debra Wilkinson (Fred) of Steelville, MO, Rena Stulce of Cuba, MO and Etta White (Benny) of St. James, MO. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Memorials may be given to the Thomas Sanders Memorial Account at FCNB Bank, Steelville.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hutson Funeral Home