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Billy Gene Sanders passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the age of 91. Billy was born on Sunday, December 16, 1928 in Haskell, OK to Riley Tilman and Beatrice Mae Sanders. He attended elementary school in Haskell, OK. When he was in the 8th grade, the family moved to Muskogee where he completed his education, graduating from Central High School in 1947.
Billy served his country faithfully in the United States Air Force for 4 years. While in the service he met his loving wife of 69 years, Helen Frye Sanders. They were married on Friday, September 7, 1951 in Chicago, IL. Two wonderful children were blessed to this union, their son, Dante I and their daughter, Renee' who were the apple of his eye. After getting out of the service, he attended (MJC) Muskogee Junior College, where Bessie Marie Huff was Dean of School; furthering his education at Northeastern State University where he earned a Master's Degree in Education. He went on to teach which he clearly loved ALL of his students. When he retired, so many of his students would stop by his home to let him know of their accomplishments, which pleased him greatly. He was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Muskogee where he taught Sunday School. He loved working on and looking for and talking about antique cars. He was a good husband, father and grandfather and will be missed and loved so much.
Billy was preceded in death by his father, Riley; his mother, Bea; and his sister, Dulcia and brother-in-law, Vic Vecchio. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Helen; his son, Dante Sanders I and his wife Pat; his daughter, Renee' Miller and her husband Tony; his nephew, John Vecchio; his grandchildren, Dante II, Randy, Lauren, Krischna, Micah and Angelique; 21 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren as well as other extended family and a lifetime of friends. As you continue to honor the life of Billy Sanders memorials are to be made in Billy's memory to the First Baptist Church Benevolence Fund.
Viewing will be from 2-4PM on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Garrett Family Funeral Home, Checotah, OK. Services celebrating the life of Billy will be held at 1PM on Monday, July 13, 2020 at First Baptist Church Chapel, Muskogee, OK with Chaplain John Taylor officiating. Military Honors will be rendered by the United States Air Force Funeral Honor Guard.
Committal prayers and interment will follow in Sander's Family Cemetery under the personal direction of John Garrett. Christian Spight, Jarrett Spight, Micah Miller, Tony Miller, Kade Martin and Spencer Sanders will serve as Casket Bearers.
You may share online condolences with Billy's family at www.garrettfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family of Billy Gene Sanders entrusted his care, services and burial to John & Kim Garrett and the dedicated staff of Garrett Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service 311 SW 2nd Checotah, OK 74426 (918) 473-2244.
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